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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-18
PURCHASE OF INDIAN LANDS,

Recent dispatches announce that the
shoshone and Arapahoe Indian commits
sion has secured by treaty the cesslon Of
100000 acres, or more than one-half of
the Wind River reservation, from the In
dians At IS cents an acre Since March I,
lSSS, the government has secured the ce.-
sion of total OF %, 2o5, $50 acres OF Indian
lands These lands are represented by
Oklahoma; by the Sioux and Chippewa
lands in Dakota and Minnesota; by the
Grow lands in Montana, and by the coded
lands Of the Cheyenne., Arapahoes. Wichi-
tas. Sacs and Foxes, Iowas, Pottawattomie.
ehawrees, kickapoos and Tonkawas. in
Indian Territory or the borders OF Okla
homa. The Ceur d'Alenes. in Idaho.
yielded ls4. $50; the Colvilles, in Washing
ton, the northern half of their reservation.
amounting TO 100000 acres: the Fort
Berthold Indians, i,eOo. 900 acres. Should
the government commissioner consurn-
mate the bargain for the Cherokee Strip
the amount Of land acquired from the
Indians within the last three years would
be increased TO upward Of $1,000. 600 acres.
and the aggregate price paid would be up
ward OF $50 0o0,Oo0
These lands have been fairly acquired
and fair prices paid by the government.
The sum OF SL25 per acre ha. been paid
for great tracts, good and bad together, in
the Indian Territory; for other tracts 81
an acre, and 30 on; FOR the Cherokee strip
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regiment, and in the latter year went TO New
Mexico where he was admitted TO the bar in
ls6i He at first served as driver on a ranch,
but, being bright, genial and able to talk Span
ish fuently, ne gained confidence and
popularity. He was o member OF the territorial.
legislature in 1s65-66, attorney general of the
territory in 1866 and United States district
attorney in lS70-72 II Is SAID that by the prose-
cution OF Mexicans who broke the law by hold
ing servants in slavery he lad the foundation OF
his great wealth, the United States govern
meat paying him SO each for convictions
He was elected delegate 10 congress
and served two terms, from 1873 until Is77,
making speech in 1874 on the admission OF
New Mexico to the union, which attracted
much attention. While at " aington City he
became intimate friend OF James G. Blaine
and OF Senator Davis, of West Virginia, and
married daughter of the rich senator. In 1873
he became interested in the ives. Virginia
system OF railroads. Mr.. Elkins a member
OF the national Republican committee from
1877 until 1854. He took an active part in the
Chicago convention OF 1854 that nominated
James G. Blaine for the presidency. and earn
estly supported him in the canvas, being
Bla.ns's personal representative at national
committee headquarters.
He made a great deal of money by investments
In silver mining in Colorado. Later he bought
an interest in the coal fields OF West Virginia,
and has his country seat at Piedmont, that state.
His wealth comprises property in New Mexico,
Colorado and West Virginia He spends great
part of bis time in New York city, whence he
directs bis vast business interests. His CONVEX
sion TO the Republican party took place in 1860,
SO that be has attained his maj ority in its mem
bership. Mrs. Elkins and other members OF his
household are reported to be Democrats but he
has an able business adviser in his vile, who in
herits from her father superior judgment and
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-18
SEATTLE. FRTDAT. DEC. rs.
OUR TARIFF RECORD.

For the year ending June 30, 1891, en-
bracIng nine months Of Mckinley tariff,
the customs revenue was 1919 000, Goa
falling off OF 100000 when compared
with the revenue of the preceding year.
This reduction IN revenue was made de-
spite an increase of S., 00O. 900 in the value
of imports.
For the present fiscal year, ending June
30, ls92-during the twelve months Of
which the Mckinley law will be operative
the tariff revenue is estimated at $685.
900, 000-a decrease of s34 900, coo when COM
pared with the 1891 year, and of sH, 00o, 600
when compared with the 1890 year. The
Mckinley Law may be said to have reduced
the tariff revenue about S45, 900. 900 year.
During the year, embracing only nine
months of Mckinley tariff as noted above,
the value of goods admitted free of duty
increased $ils. 0O0. 900. The value of good.
subject to tariff duties decreased s107, 000-
600. The additions to the free list made
by the Mckinley law thus increased the
percentage of free goods from 81 per cent.
during the previous year to 4S per cent.
and decreased the proportion of dutiable
goods from GO to 81 per cent.
During the six months ending with Sep
TENDER 30, during which the sugar provis-
ions of the Mckinley law were operative,
the proportions of all imports admitted
free was 55 per cent. and the proportion of
dutiable goods was As per cent.
The Mckinley law has not only reduced
the revenue but has relieved the people
from the burden of many purely revenue
duties which simply served to enhance the
price of non-competing imported goods to
the consumer
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-18
The Whatcom Volcanoes.
Whstcom ReyeiIle.


Farmer Long, who lives on the south fork o.
the Nooksack. was in tn. city yesterday, and re-
ports that after the sharp earthquake shock OF
Sunday, Boulder creek became white and great
many dead fish were to be seen. This creek
starts from the base OF one of the Sisters mount
aims, which was 10 all appearances in a state OF
mild eruption Friday. The high peaks OF the
Sound country are all recognized as volcanic
and tritling volcanic disturbance is sufficient
TO produce the earth waves which have been
felt here lately. The collapse of strata in q
mountain, followed out by volcanic action, is
enough 10 send vibration many miles
While each particle of rock may move
but few inches, the wave may reach great
distance. The seismic movement OF the grea,
Lisbon earthquake was calculated at twenty
miles per min its, which was about the velocity
OF the general sound wave soma weeks ago, as
calculated by the Repeilic If there BE- internal
fires still alive in q volcano the altering of sur
face or sea water may cause a tremendous
shock and a tremor OF the earth as the water
finds its place. The late great and protraeted
rains may have had something 10 do with the
eruption OK the Sisters, which was not stronger
than could be accounted for by the utilization
OF surface water
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-18
DAKOTA TIN.

The correspondent of the New York
Sun, writing from Rapid City, Dakota, an
nounces as the result of his personal in
spection Of the tin-bearing district, that
'there are immense quantities of tin ore.
from 65 to 95 per cent. in richness, covering
. tract Of 200 square miles of rock lying
around Harney's Peak. In this country,
called the Harvey Peak tin country, stu
ated between Rapid City, Custer and Hot
Springs, there are thousands of prospec-
tors. There are already 1850 tin mine
claims staked out. Work has commenced
In earnest on the Tenderfoot mine, which
is controlled by the Harvey Peak Mining
Company. This outcrop is fifteen miles
from Harney's Peak and nearly forty
miles from Rapid City. In this mine is a
2To-stamp mill and several hundred min
ers. The Tenderfoot mine has been pros
pected for 900 feet, and rich tin ore is
found all the way down. Professor G. C.
Haslet, professor of chemistry in the coll
lege at NeIeigh, Neb., brought out samples
from this and other mines, melted the ore
with the blowpipe, and found tin 90 per
cent. pure. There has been a scrub race
between the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy and the Fremont & Ekhorn Valley
(the Chicago and Northwestern system) to
get to these mines. They are both here
now. They will have tracks to all the big
mines in the spring. Railroads had 10 be
built, and great stamp mills are now being
transported to the Rocky peaks. Streams
have to be damned, reservoirs made. and
millions must be spent before the tin can
flow to the market. 1t took five wears TO
develop the Lake Superior copper mines.
Tin mining and copper mining are almost
Identical. Both ores come in mountains
OF rock"
Mr.. Wilson, the president OF the Harnev
Peak mines, says:
ave are working SLOWLY but surely. The tariff
has only been on tin plate for $50 days. You
can't build railroads, reservoirs, fumes and
transport stamp mills from the Eas, in $50 DAYS
it will be 900 days before we can pour enough
tin into market to break the price,
ado you think our American tin mines will
chespen tin2" asked.
Certainly do. ] will make a contract today
with any accredited tin importer In New York
20 furnish him 100 tons of block tin one year
from now at 80 per ton less than the market
price today. In fact made this offer 10 the tin
importers OF New York some time ago.
wanted the offer taken"
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THE HOMECOMING.

We now are wed. Come from the church
Straight 10 our home beside the sea.
Bend low thy head, enter the porch
Thrice welcome home! Gilie Machree.
Thy Kingdoms here, light Of my hearth
My own dear love, sit down by me;
Hours, days and years ere we may part,
Or leave this home, Giile Machres.
We are not rich; our vast estates
Comprise this cot beside the sea,
And what few lsh by tide or fate
Get in my nets, Gille Machree.
We are not poor; no, no, my sweet
For wealth untold gain with thee;
Gold cannot buy the glance meet
In thy shy eyes, Gille Maehreel
This hearths our own, nv loyal wife,
Our fruitful vine, our own ing tree;
Our hearts are one: one peaceful life,
One death be ours, Gille Machree.
And side by side shall our two graves
Be sheltered By one willow tree:
And breezes blow the scattered leaves
From thine to mine, Gile Machreel
Clara IT. DGlzdrduns
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-18
KOCTS DISCOVERY.
a remedy discovered that 10 OF far
greater efficacy than the
noted lymph.

The tubsrcle bdciHi were discovered by
Prof. Koch, to be constantly present in ail
cases Of consumption Where the blood is
impoverished or impure, there results that
constitutional condition known as scrofula,
which is characterized by the liability Of
certain tissues TO become the seat OF chronic
tnfammations and engagements.
These troubles may start as catarrh in the
nasal passages, throat or lungs, and as the
membranes become weakened, the tubercle
baccilh enter, and multiply, and we have, as
result, that dread diseaSe-Consumption
Find perfect remedy for scrofula, in all
Its forms-something that pttr7fsS the blood,
as well as claims 10. That, If its taken In
time, will cure Consumption Il has been
found IL DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry: As q strength-restorer, blood-cleanser,
and feSh-buildar, nothing ike if is known TO
medical science. For Scrofula, Bronchial,
Throat, and Lung affections, Weak Lungs,
severe Coughs, and kindred ailments, it's the
only remedy so sure that il can he gudran-
teed II it doesn't benefit or cure, your
money is refunded
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-18

An observer of passing events calls at
tention to the fact that the city council in
joint session on November 30 accepted the
resignation of Harry White. Yes; that is
what it attempted to do, but the charter
names just seven things which the Joint
session may do: First, canvass election re-
turns; second, to act as court
of impeachment; third, remove Off
GERS for cause; fourth, try officers sus-
pended by the mayor; fifth,
hear protests and approve assessment
rolls; sixth, act upon bids for street fran
chises; seventh, elect mayor in
case OF vacancy within ninety
days OF general election. All
other business must be transacted
in separate session. This is why the at
tempt to accept the resignation in Joint
session was illegal. AS it was entirely
within the discretion of the CITY council 70
determine at what time it should accent
the resignation, it did not exceed its mower
in deferring the date in the interest of the
taxpayers by saving a great expense.
The election could not have been held
until about the second week in February
-Four weeks afterward the general election
must be held. 1t would have been an act
of Grass stupidity to have taken such a
course
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-18

The express companies pay the railway
companies as rentals $50. 207,7lI a wear.
They are engaged in the business Of the
quick delivery of freight, and should be
amenable 10 control as much as the rail-
roads. The telegraph companies are en-
gagged in the quick delivery of intelligence
which would otherwise go by mail. They
are as necessary as the postotice, and live
oy franchises derived from the people.
They should be subject TO the investiga-
ton and control OF the interstate COM
MERGE commission as much as the rail.
ways.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-18
NORTHWEST NEWS.

ID. Fl. Long, the Whatcom murderer, is said TO
be on Lummi island, at the home of his sister,
where he has been since the day after the shoot
ing. He is quiet and prepared to deliver HIM
self up to the officers OF the law within few
days.
Colonel VIII Visscher, the well-known Fair
haven poet, recently received a threatening
note. II is supposed the william who sent it is the
person who beat his pet dog Don and who
threw stone through the front door OF the col
oneps residence
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-18

The Democratic press called the cleo
tions OF 1890 "a great uprising against the
tariff" The figures do not show any EVIL
dence of "a great uprising" The total
Republican and Democratic vote in 1880
was about 100000, as against II, 00o, 900 in
lsSs, showing loss of 100000 votes. OF
this loss about 650. 900 was Democratic and
the remaining 10000 was Republican.
There is no proof that any number of
Republicans voted the Democratic ticket.
and the only conclusion is that about two
Republicans TO one Democrat failed TO
vote
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-18
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

The public is hereby warned not to pay
any money 70 parties representing TO be
agents of the Seattle Posr-IsTELLrG EScER,
except the following, who are the only
authorized travelling agents of the Posr-
IsTELLIGEycER, viz: J. A. Mcclellan. l..
G. Branson. 7. A. Davies and j. II. VIII
lett. This does not apply to resident agents
OF this paper, who are located in various
cities and towns of the Northwest, nor TO
postmasters, who are in all cases author
lied to take subscriptions for the Daily,
Sunday and Weekly PosT-IyTELLIGEycEg
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County officers were elected in that state
both in 1880 and in 1891. Last year the
Alliance elected 324, the Republicans II,
and the Democrat. %. This year the
Alliance secured only 127, as against 277
for the Republicans and % for the Demo
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The treasury has converted SIS, or, 900 of
Al per cent bonds into per cents.-the
smallest rate Of interest at which any gov
eminent since the dawn OF civilization has
been able to Aoa: a bond 81 par.
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There is no doubt about who IS president
of the board of aldermen. Mr.. Miller Is
veteran in legislative bodies, and his gavel
knows what it means and means what 1t
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-18
A Democratic Opinion of Blaine.

New York sun.
On the whole, we believe that no one can read
the report OF the state department without a
gratifying conviction that our foreign relations
are In firm, capable and patriotic hands
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The full returns Of last months election
IN Kansas show how complete has been
the downfall of the Farmers Alliance,
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HOUSE VACANT?

For Rent ads. inserted in the POST
iA1ELLlGEACER are read each day
by thousands. Largest circulation.
Best results.
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SECRETARY OF WAR ELKINS.

A Rich Politician and Warm Personal
Friend of Blaine.
Stephen B. Elkins was born IN Perry county,
o., September e, isf1. He removed 10 hlssouri
when very young, was graduated at Missouri
IN versity in 1860 and studied law. He served
in isG2-63 Is captain in the Seventy-seventh
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-14
GOSSIP OF NEW YORK.
Old Ready Money" Sage and
His Much Better Half.
THE MEANEsT MAN ON RECORD.
Latest About the si0o,oo0,O00 Under
ground Railway scheme-Construc
ton VIII Not Tear Up Streets.

NEW YogK, Dec. tt Special Cores pondenee.J
The peculiar method OF the mad man VINO at
tempted 10 levy forced loan Of 500, go on
Russell Sage last week-Atlended as il Was by
tragic resRits--has set everybody TO talking
abogt the millionaire Speculation. Ii is pretty
generally agreed that sage Is the MeADcsr and
most peBurious man among sl the wealthy
men IN this great city. have never heard a
word of sympathy expressed for ''OId Ready
Money" Although ParSoa Ta.msge. in re-
cent sermon, exto.ed the aged broker and
dealer in ''Duts" ana ''cails, he did no. credit
him. personally, with any greet amount Of be-
neyolcnce The fact is. t5a. Mira Sage is =
very kind-hearted, benevolent woman. she
gives away great deal IN charity from
her ample allowance. She never tells her
husband Of her charitasls deeds. out of
regard. IL Is supposed, for his nerves. bat great
many people say that Mr. sage has full knowl-
edge OF this benehcence, and only permits his
good vile 20 act az aimoner because Il pleases
her. Just how much truth there - in this may
De gathered from the fact that the old gentleman
carries his lunch down to his ofice In his coat
POCKET every day, and that there Is 40 record of
his ever having invited human being 10 share
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BURGLARS AT WORK.
Invade a House in
Search Of Plumber.
THEY LOSE A $500 PRIZE
#. p. Tustin's House Broken Into IN
Dropped in Hasty Flight.

While the family of Fred Page Tustin, the
attorney, who resides at AS Market street, were
absent from home yesterday afternoon, between
and o'clock, robbers brs ke Into ths house and
turned the furniture tepsy turvy in their search
for valuAbies.
A pocketbook containing 81 800 worth of dia-
monds wss secured, but the hooters dropped it
in making an exit through awindow. aud It was
found TO be intact when picked up on the floor
beneath the window.
Entrance was gained by prying the outer door
open with an ak, and the same instrument was
used effectively on drawers and closet doors.
Officer Corbett, who was detailed on the case,
characterized the attempt as the work Of srrant
bGnglers.
The intruders must have been frightened in
the midst of their work SIS ntthiug OF value Is
missing, and the dropping OF the diamonds IN
dicates great haste.
A gang of hoodlums that has before made it.
self known to the police is suspected OF the
crime.
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PERSONAL.

MA waddell. OF Olympia, is st the occiden-
tai
Mr.. Thomas Cramer. OF Coupeyille, is at the
Grand,
MI H Carsteus, OF Mount Vernon, is at the
Grand.
Nh NJ l. Davis, of Monte Cristo, +, at the
Northern.
Mr.. and MIS-. G. Il. Ames, Of Port Gamble, are
al the Rainier.
senator and Mrs.. Henry lAndes, o; Port Town
seud. are a. Tie Northern
Mr.. r Mcfarland, who IL building the hotel
st Everett, Is AT the Occidental.
Mr. \ NJ Singleton returned yesterday from
Esst sound after tour az the sound
NJ. John F. Car.-uy returned Yesterday from
san Francisco s@i : t TIE Northern.
NJ Charles NJ. Et,ensco. %. Kansas city, is al
the Occidental on a WISH Gee hlS brothers.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Il. schulz aud Mrs. 0. :.
Iau-sou. et Woo.ley, are - tAe Arlington
NJ Easvrt kepp.er, CO.; Portland. travelling
pAsseagvr agent ol lAe Rock island road, Is at
the Northern
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TURNED IN HIS TOOLS.
Ohicer Purdy Failed to Rally and Died
Yesterday.

II. D. Purdy, member OF the police force.
died az Providence hospital yesterday morning
at o'clock, after a severe illness lasting four
weeks. Purdy was unwel last July, but kept
up until about tue middle of November, when
he entered Providence hospital to be treated for
typhoid fever. 1t was soon discovered that he
was troubled with cancer, and, although he
rallied for few days in the fore part OF the
month, it was only temporary, and he failed
rapidly thereafter.
II. D.tPurdy passed the greater part OF bis life
in sparta and Fennville, Mich, having drug
store in the latter place. He came TO Seattle
three years ago and served on the police force
under Chief Butterteld, aud for q brief time
under Chief Mitchell. After that he was en-
ployed in the drug store of A. E. Guy, but re-
turned to the police duty when Bolton Rogers
was elected chief
He leaves q wife and three sons. residing in
Fennville, Mich. The remains were taken TO
Cross & Co.'S undertaking rooms, and the wife
was notified by telegraph.