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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-06
A NEW ALASKA BILL.
Territory to Have More Justices and Con-
stables But No Observation-Disclosures.

WASHINGTON CITY. Feb Especial. THE
House committee on territories today favorabiy
reported substitute for Representative Carter's
bill providing for territorial form of govern
ment for Alaska. The changes are important.
No delegate in congress is provided for, but the
governor is authorized to establish precincts
wherever required, each precinct to have one
justice of the peace and one constable, who are
to serve two years under the privileges and
emo.uments OF the Oregon law. The inhab-
itants will be allowed to take timber from the
public lands for industrial and domestic pur-
poses on the payment of reasonable price for
stumpage. In this connection the secretary of
the interior will make rules to prevent perma-
nent injury to the interests of Alaska, and to
prevent the removal OF timber outside of Alaska.
In its report the committee says the substitute
is safe and convenient, and intended to protect
the people from local disorders. There are now
only four justices of the peace and constables to
conduct the affairs OF four hundred towns and
villages, and in an area of $4,000 square miles,
containing population of 5000 people. 1900
of whom are white. In the summer the popula-
tion is increased by $500 tourists.
The committee then say that the territory s
exports amount to $l0,000,000 annually,
and that it has added s2,o0o,0O0 to
the gold supply of the world that
its salmon fisheries bring A,000,000 year,
while more than that amount is permanently
invested in the business, and that the cod fish
cries, yet in their infancy, are worth $4,000.
The census bureau will soon issue bulletin
upon the subject of the population of Southern
Alaska. The total population is given as 1929,
as far as ascertained Full returns will, how
ever, probably increase the number for the
whole territory TO about IS 600 The total num-
Der of males who would be entitled to vote,
eminent, is 969, OF whom sixty-niue are among
the tranSients.
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TO AID AMERICAN SHIPPING.
Farmers Ask Free Entry of wanufac-
lures Brought in United states NesseIs.

lures brought IN L nateG states eSSets.
WAsHsSeroS CITY, Feb 5.--1he council of
the Farmers Alliance ana Industrial UnioA had
under discussion this afternoon resolution
looking to the bettement oi the agricultural
and commercial Industries OF the country, and
after quite lively exchange OF views the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted.
WHEREAS. OF the three great industries of the
United states. agricultural, commercial and
manufacturing. the hrsg two are In the most de-
pressed state, with "A view 10 the hettcrment Of
their condition. be IL
Res0scaf That the legislative committee of the
National Farmers Alliance and Industrial
mon be requested 10 prepare bill for preSen-
tatiGE 70 the present or The following congress,
containing provision that all vessels built,
owned and manned by citizens of the United
states that carry fuil outgoing eargoes, two
thirds OF which, at least. consist Of home agri-
cultural products, shall he allowed 30 enter and
discharge their returning cafgocS, provided said
at any port OF the United states free of all Gus
tom duties. We are persuaded that such a
measure. properly carried nut in detail. will not
ouiy build up the shipping interests OF the
country, but VIII result in creating foreign
market for the surpins agricultural products of
the United States
\ resolution was adopted urging congress to
enact a law in accordance with the Ocala me-
mortal IN opposition to the Louisiana State
Lottery.
The report of the committee on plans was
submitted. IN addition to the various Alliance
organizations already in existence, il recon-
mends among other things the formation of
congressional district alliances in each state
and territory, each district 10 have a lecturer.
y resolution was passed inStructing the presi-
dent OF the council 10 appoint national leg .sla-
tive subcommittee of three members 10 formu-
lnse bills to be presented to congress in accord
ancc with the demands OF the Deala meeting.
These demands include the Sub-sreaSury land
loan, the Tree coinage and the autilottery bills.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-06
SILVER SPECULATION SEARCH.
General Line of DeniaIs Continued
OwenhY Had Other Checks.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 5.-Representative
Perkins OF Kansas, before the silver pool com.
mittee today. declared that he had never in any
manner sought to prevent an investigation. He
had absolutely no knowledge respecting silver
speculations, and had never been approached by
any person interested in the pools.
J. IA Cunningham, a broker of New York city,
testified that he had never stated to Owenby,
nor had OweDby ever stated to him that con-
gressnen or government officers were interested
in silver speculation.
a letter was read from Cashier Bradley, of the
National Bank of the Republic, of this city,
stating that he had found two of Owenby S
checks on the Hanover National bank. for SIS
and 500 respectively, in addition to the checks
spoken of yesterday. These checks were on
telegraphic orders and did not appear in the
regular account
The committee received message today stat
Ing that Donald was on his way to Washington
City from the South. Adjourned.
Page, proprietor of the Senate restaurant, on
whose complaint Owenby was arrested, has
written to the prosecuting attorney, stating that
facts have come to his knowledge since yester-
day which satisfied him there was no criminal
intent on the part of Owenby, and asking that
ne be not punished. 0wenby was released
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-06
U. S. warships Ordered to Chile.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 5.--After consider
able delay the navy department has finally found
two available vessels for duty in the South Pa
cific. Official advices confirmatory of the
press reports of the revolution in progress in
Chile were received several days ago, but on ac-
count OF the crippled condition of the vessels
on the Pacific station, the department
has been much embarrassed in its
efforts to send vessels to those
waters. The new cruiser Baltimore, now at
Toulon, France, and the flagship Pensacola, of
South Atlantic station, were finally chosen for
service The latter left Montevideo several days
ago, and will probably reach Valparaiso the lat
ter part of the week. The Baltimore will start
from Touion, where she is now coaling and hay-
ing her bottom painted, Immediately upon the
arrival of her commanding officer, Captain
schley, who is now en- route to Join her
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-06
TIMBER swINDLERs IN CHICAGO.
They Find Many yictims-CIaimed to
Represent Port Blakeiey Milf.

CHICAGO, Feb. 5.--A special from 81. Paul
says: Three weeks ago three strangers opened
an Office in Minneapolis and displayed maps
and gushing newspaper BOtiees describing vast
tracts Of valuable government land IN Oregon
aud Washington. They represented themselves as
agents of a corporation which desired 10 acquire
as much land a. possible and their business was
to secure men who would pTc-empt claims IL
the applicant would advance ~ aud good
references they would fOrw sfd an application,
and when IL was returned the applicant would
be furnished railroad transportation 70 the point
where he was TO locate. lie would be
furnished with 500 for expenses in proving up.
and the Port Biakeiey Mfi Company, OF Port
BsakeIey. Wash. w0uld buy il from MIN for $780,
The Office has beeu crowded, and large num-
Der advanced tie 80. Last night the men were
arrested and gave their names as Charles Reed
OF Seattle. and George Williams aud William
Davis OF Butte.
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DIxoN-McAnTHY FIGHT OFF.
Authorities Issue Warrants for the Pu-
gilists and No Appearance is Made.

LONG ISLAND CITY, Feb. County Judge Gar
retson late this afternoon issued warrants for
Dixon aud Mccarthy. The application for the
warrants was made by a committee OF the Jeffer-
sonian Club, political organization, who made
the affidavit on the information and belief that
the men were going 10 engage In prizefght
Dixon and Mccarthy viii be arrested on sight
Owing TO the issuance of the warrants IL ives
decided not to bring the men TO the club house,
thus dcferring for tonight at least their meeting
The crowd was informed that owing TO legal OBJ
stacles the tight had been indefinitely postponed
and that all the money would be refunded. The
people dispersed in bad humor.
The cause of the interference by the Jefferson
Club members is a mystery. The Puritan Club
consulted counsel, and although informed that
it would not be legal to arrest men on the charge
that they were about to commit misdcneanor
and confne them in Jail without bail, pending
an investigation of these charges. the authOri-
ties remained obdurate, and the club in sorrow
declared the fight off. Al soon as il was learned
that the warrants were issued Dixon and Me-
Carthy were taken back 10 New York.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-06
SURVEYOR cAyANAuGH,s METHOD.
Complaints That, on Investigation, May
Result in His Removal.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. Especial l-Com-
plants against Surveyor General Cavanaugh, of
Washington, have been made at the interior de-
partment which may lead to an investigation of
his methods OF transacting business by special
agents. The chief grievance is that he has not
allowed contracts to be let which the surveyors
were willing to make at the rates provided by
law, and has on various pretexts refused to
use the available cash for surveying the
public lands. 1t is claimed that he has been
urging the legislature to criticise the delegation
for not securing rates still higher than those
allowed now, and which are more than those in
any other state.
II is limited that the initial action for an in
vestigation of Mr.. Cavanaugh has been taken at
the interior department.
One serious thing which may result from the
stirring up of the subject may be the defeat of
the amendment which Mr.. Wilson has placed ON
the sundry civil bill, increasing the present rates.
Phere are hints that if the department takes
hold of this question in earnest it may result in
the removal of the surveyor.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-06
THE BAKER LAND CASE.
Decision BY Secretary Noble On Appeal
From Seattle Land District.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. Especial. will
lam D. Baker. of the Seattle land district, who
made application for repayment to him of
double minimum excess, has lost his case He
had taken up land in the primary grant of the
Northern Pacific railroad. This land had been
withdrawn on account OF a homestead entry
made prior 10 tie definite location of the grant,
bnt the homestead entry subsequently was can
eeEed, and Baker fled on il, plying double min
imuul price, afterwards claiming that only the
single minimum should have been charged.
He carried the case 70 secretary Noble, who de-
cided against him, and the decision stands a
precedent for similar cases which are likely 20
come I'D from the same region.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-06
Business Failures.

CHICAGO, Feb. 5.-The Manufacturers Mutual
Insurance Company has been placed in the
hands of receiver. The liabilities amount 20
10000. in addition 20 the claim OF policy hold
ers The assets, IL is said By company officials,
will amount to $500. A judgment was entered
against the company yesterday afternoon for
s2l 600, and shortly an application was made for
the appointment OF a receiver.
WICHITA. Kan. Feb. 5.--The First Arkansas
bank here has suspended payment, owing TO the
imposSibiity Of making collections and inabil-
ity 10 secure funds. The assets Of the bank are
said 10 be more than double the amount sufi-
Gent to pay the liabilities, which about yl75,-
coo
ST Lotus, Feb. John Tyson, who sue
cunbed 70 tile recent decline in the wheat mar
ket has notified his creditors that he viii pay
in lun, ii given time.
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THE ALGER TIMER LAND CONTEST.
Secretary Noble Suspends Decision and
VIII Pass Upon the Case Himself.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb 5.--IspeciaL 1-Secre-
tary Noble has suspended land decision made
by the assistant commissioner of the land Office
with reference to certain lands in the Seattle
land district, and ordered the papers laid on his
own desk. The assistant commissioner decided
that the entries were valid, and could be held by
the claimants. They were made under law
affecting the Pacific states which allowed the
entry and sale at s. an acre where they were not
valuable for agricultural purposes, on ac
count of timber. They were declared to
be fraudulent entries by a special agent
some time ago, and il was supposed
the decision was final. The land was
held chiefly by General 4. A. Alger, of
Michigan, he having purchased from the origi-
nal entry men. AS the case was between a sim
gle individual and the government and gov
ernment official had decided for the claimant,
there could be no appeal If the case got outside
the department: so Secretary Noble decided TO
pass on the case himself. General Alger is here,
and ne is said TO have come TO look after his in
terests in the case. The property involved is
valued at Si00Q10 at least
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-06
SYMPATHY FOR THE JEWS.
Resolutions on Russian Barbarity In
trOduced In the House.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. hartman Hill, of
the committee on foreign affairs. reported to the
House the following substitute resolution for
that offered by Cummings of New York ex-
pressing sympathy with the Iews in Russia:
Resotred, That the members OF the House OF
Representatives OF the nited states have heard
with profound sorrow reports OF the suffering OF
the Jews in Russia, and that sorrow is intenSi-
fed by the fact that such occurrences should
happen in country which is and long has been
a friend of the United States, and which
einaneipated millions OF its people from Serf-
the East from persecution for their religion. and
we earnestly hope that the humane and en-
lightened spirit then so strikingly shown by his
imperial majesty will now be manifested in
checking and mitigating the severe measures
directed against the Jewish RELIGION
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-06
AHARMONIOUS CAUCUS.
Senators Fully Agreed on Bills
to Be Acted On.
EiGHT-HOuR MEASURE FIRST.
Pensions Appropriations Bill Passed
in the Senate.
EIeHT-HouR MEASURE FIRST
Free Coinage Committee OF the House
Busy With Hearings-SilyerI Investi-
cation Without Result Yet-Serious
Charges Against Surveyor-General.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 5.--The Republican
senators held harmonious caucus tonight. The
outcome was the selection of the follow
ing measures, to be considered as far
as practicable, in the order named The
eight-hour bill, copyright, Nicaraguan canal,
Paddock pure food and Conger lard bills,
which may be discussed in connection, al
though preference in order is assigned to the
pure food bill; land court bill, bankruptcy bill,
interstate commerce and Pacific railroad refund
ing bill. The appropriation bill and conference
reports have the privilege of consideration at
any time. Nothing was said about the elections
bill or silver legislation
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-06

The Military Board Thinks the Expens<
Would Be Too Great.

OLYMPIA. Feb. Especial l--In view OF fhs
deficiency In the military fund thu state milf
tary board, which met here today. has recon-
Tnended that no encampment be held Ia 1881,
The great cost is the equipment There 10 now
deficiency Of 81 ,00o. great part OF which il
for uniforms purchased In 1852 and
which could have been paid fur
hat for the expense incurred by the
Seattle and Spokane fires, which cost nearly
5000 for service Of the troops. The board has
ordered eommutstion oil uniforms from Com.
panies +, and K, First regiment, and Company
A second regiment. The board further RECON-
mends that the company now organizing AZ
Coneonnuily be admitted to the Guards In view
OF the Indian frOuhleH.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-06
NORTH YAKIMA NEWS.
Valuable Onyx F0und-Death Of Pho
ueer Woman of Oregon.

NORTH YAKIMA, Feb. Especial. l--E. K. Curr.
who Is mining and prospecting in the Natchex
district about forty miles to the west, has
brought TO the city specimens of stone with al-
ternating strips of black and brown, that ho
took to be petrifed wood. Experts here hayc
pronounced the stone onyx of rare and valun~
Bile character, such as is used for canoes. This
onyx is not like the so-cailed onyx recently
found in the Nenatchee country, which II more
properly known as onyx marble, q stalaxmitia
formation of limestone and mainly Of value ~ =
building material and for mantels and table
tops. The specimens of the Yakima onyx hnv0
been sent to Price, the San Francisco
minerologist, with instructions 70 pass on. the
character of the onyx, and then turn them over
70 lapidary for cutting. The stone takes
high polish and is very handsome.
Mrs. Adelaide Vaughn, one Of the pioneer
women OF the Northwest, died In this city
today, aged SO years. She was the
reliet OF Martin. Vaughn, and with her
husband crossed the plains in 1s4S,
settling on a donation in YamhilI county, Or,
where they remained until 1870, when they
moved to Yakima. Mrs. Vaughn leaves two
daughters, one living at Bueoda, WASH, aud the
other in Dayton, Or.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-06
Navy Department Criticised.

CHICAGO, Feb. "a Washington City special
says the navy department is being pretty sharply
criticised for its present disposition of the naval
forces in commission. A sudden emergency
arises in Chile. and vet the United states has nc
vessel within 4,c00 miles OF those waters Orders
were made sending the Baltimore from the
Mediterranean away around 10 Chile, distance
of 1000 miles, and another order for the Charles
ton 10 20 from Honolulu, distance OF over 6,OOe
miles In the meantime Rear Admiral Walker
with the useless squadron OF evolution, is in
pleasant winter quarters in the Gulf OF Mexico,
getting ready TO attend the Mardi Gras festiyite:
Naxv Orleans
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-06
Pacific Cable Bn in COMMITTEES.

WAsHIsGToS CITY, Feb. 5--The House COM
mittee on foreign affairs had under coDsidera-
ton Morrow's bill 20 incorporate the Pacific
Cable Company" today, which is 10 establish a
cable from san Francisco to the Hawaiian IS
lands. thence via samoa 10 New Zealand TO
Japan II was finally decided TO instruct the
subcommittee 10 prepare new bill on the
lines proposed in the present bill. but which
will strengthen il In various ways. and keep che
proposed cable under the control OF the United
states government.
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The Great objector objects Again.

WASHINGTON CRY, Feb. 5.-lspecisl. The
story from Tacoma, Wash, OF @ female black
mailer, who claimed TO Dc the daughter OF Rep
rcseutatiye Holman. is printed this morning
The womans claim is untrue. Judge Holman
has bat two daughters. both OF whom are in
this CITY. Mr.. Holman says he has no relatives
in Washington. ard Is at loss to understand
how the woman mentioned can have any letters
indicating relationship 70 him.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-06
PAUNCEFoTE NOT INTERVIEWED.
British Minister Denies Absolutely Al
legged Interview on SaxMard Case

WASHINGTON CRY, Feb. 5--An agent of the
Associated Press called upon Sir Julian Paunee-
tote, British minister, this afternoon and called
his attention To the fact that Dalzeil's news
agency had issued statement reasserting
the authenticity of the alleged interview
with the minister cabled to the Times. Sir
Julian made statement In writing. absolutely
denying having used any of the language at
tributed 70 him. a few days ago he said man
accosted htm i'll public car, aud informed him
OF the decision of the supreme court i'll the Say
ward case. They exchanged. says Sir Julian, a
lew remarks about the agitation which the
ease has excited, and the minister said he was
glad IT had subsidized. This was absolutely all.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-06
Bland's Free Coinage Amendment.

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. Especial. lin the
House today Bland offered silver free coinage
amendment to the act providing for
the re-coinage of gold and silver
coins. The amendment is as fellows:
''Thaf the holders of silver bullion OF standard
weight and fineness should be entitled to have
the same coined into silver dollars on the same
terms and conditions as now provided for hold
ers of gold bullion"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-06
First Payments Under New Law VIII
ShnW Reductian nf q q. non naa-

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 5.--The commission
er on pensions has submitted to the secretary OF
the interior long statement of the operations
OF the bureau during the last seven
months He figures that the total first
payments under the new law during the fiscal
year will show a reduction of $4,000, 600
on first payments as compared with last year,
and that the predictions OF an extraordinary de-
hciency in the appropriation for the present and
the next fiscal year Will not BE- realized He de-
clared that the practical operation OF the act OF
June q last viii be TO materially reduce the an
nual value of pensions.
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A CHARMING WIDOW THE CAUSE.

Frederick Pfeinsr Blows Ont nis
Brains In spokane Hotel.
SPOKANE FALLS, Feb. Especial l--At
o'clock this afternoon Frederick Pfeffcr, =
young man % years Of aye, stepped into his
room at the Home hotel, placed 32-calibrs ~
volver 70 his head and blew his brains O.
Pfeiner had been despondent for several a
and had bcea keeping company WI
charming widow, who il TO be married so4
was only Last night that he learned of
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| Gordon Hardware Co.
H JOBBERS OF
SHELF AND HEAVY
Hardware
AND
Sporting Goods.

OUR STOCK In all of its de-
tail is as COMPLETE as that
Of any h0nse on the Coast, and we
WILL MEET on correspond
Ing grades of goods any and all
8 COM PETITION. We carry
the best and solicit an examination of
our stock. Why send orders away
when you can Do AS ELL
or better at home. Try us and
YOU WILL SEE that this
Is the case.
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HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
Various Amendments to the Sundry
Civil Appropriation Bill offered.

WASHINGTON CRY, Feb. 5.-Ihe House, ON
motion OF Mckinley of Ohio, by unanimous
vote ordered that during the remainder of the
session the House shall meet az II a. N.
The House then went into committee Of the
whole on the sundry civil appropriation bill