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Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-24
New Whatcom Council

The city dads of New Whatcom Assem- 70
bled yesterday afternoon, Mayor jenkins
and all councIlmen, except Cooper and
Rogers, present.
The contract for the city advertising
was read and adopted and the mayor and
clerk instructed TO execute the same on
the part of the city.
The council then took up the bids for
job printing, and on motion the contract
was awarded to Edison a. Irish
Ordinance No. g. creating police de-
partment, came up for action. Therein
IL states that there shall be city mar
shal, II captain Of police, whose duties 10
shall be to define the different beats for
palrOlmcn and drill the same.
All officers will be uniformed.
Ordinance No. 7, pertaining TO salaries
Of city officials, was heard by the council
and the salaries fixed as follows The city
all moneys received and disburscd health
officer, $50 per month; assessor, - per
day. Street commissioner salary was
fixed AT 500 per month.
A number Of other ordinances were
ordered read and approved.
Mr.. IL. II. Allen, at a special meeting Ia
be called for on Friday next, will demon
strate to the council the workings and
electric apparatus Of the Interstate Fire
Alarm company.
Judge ElmOn Scott addressed the cOun-
Gil and urged to action regarding the
annexation Of Kicslngvillc TO the city OF
New Whatcom.
The reading OF further ordinances and
the time occupied IN approving the same
took up the remainder OF the session.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-24
THE cULPRIr DISCOVERED
Harry Mahan Says he Caused the TTou
BILE in the Bee" Office


Eyer since the discovery OF the
outrage pcrpctratcd last Thursday
evening in the Office Of the Bcllng
ham Bay Bee, Marshal Parker aud hi-
force Of policemen have been quietly fol-
lowing up every clue. In an cndcavor tu
discover the author Of the mischief one
clue after another was followed but
proved fruitlcss. Marshal Parker enter
tanned strong susUiciOns that the mis-
chief had been done by boy who has
given the police no end OF trouble The
boys name 4, Harry Mahan and hc Is
about 10 years Of age.
Some time since this same youth set
fire to barn on Mckenzie avenue and
Ninth street and when asked why he did
IL replied that he simply wished 10 see
tho excitement 10 created aud also 10 see
the iircmcn turn out Young Mahau
seems TO be "a case Of total drpravity. hr
docs seem 10 have any distinction be-
tween right and wrong, IN fact hc IS a
mOn0maniac and his mania Is destruction
and mischief
Last Friday evening this youthful
criminal entered the HERALD Office and
pied lot Of type, destroyed several
rollers and committed other dcprcdatiOus.
Sunday morning Marshal Parker took the
young scamp In hand, and after que ton
ing MN "A lew moments MdNdN dOUlllcl
that he had entered the Bee" Office
Thursday night and had pied the type.
He stated that he had dclaccd the type in
the forms with Il key used in locking the
forms. He also admitted that hc was the
author Of all the mischief in the HERALD
Office. When questioned regarding bis
motive he said he simply did IL for fun, or
just 10 satisfy his desire TO do some mis-
chief
Something should be done with young
Mahan. III, parents do not seem % have
any control over him, and last night he
was seen roaming the streets after ~
o'clock. He Is a dangerous character tu
be allowed 10 roam at large, as he may al
any time set fire to some building and
destroy the city lie Is, i'm fact, "a counter
part Of Jessie POmcrOy, the boy murderer
only he has not as yet committed so scri-
Gus a crime probably for the reason that
the opportunity has not offered ITSELF aud
IL would be wise 10 cOniine him in some
| refOrmatOry Institution. If allowed 10 be-
at large he will surely commit some scri.
Gus crime. and as he mnglcs with all The
other boys 10 is only question Of time
when he will contaminate them and lead
/ them astray.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-24
FELL INTO THE BAY
Andrew J. TWeit Walks Off
the Railroad Trestle and Is
Drowned
Harry Mahan the Author of
the Mischief in the "Bee"
Office
The Residence of J. M. Blaine
at Sedro Destroyed
BY Fire

Between and 5o'clock yesterday morn
ing n loud scream was heard emnnatipp
from the neighborhood OF tho Heacock
mil Inc night watchman ut the mill
and Officer Teeters both heard the
scream and at once started for the place
from whence IL came. When they arrived
at the scene al that could be discerned
was hat flo !iing on the water. The
scream ana hat gave unmistakable evil
dence that some one had fallen overheard,
and as soon as possible Marshal Parker
procured boat and graphing irons, and
after dragging the bay for about five
hours u mans body was brought to the
surface
The body was brought to J. NJ. Warrin-
er's undertaking establishment. where IL
was Identified as that Of Andrew j
Twcit, laborcr and brother to Oscar
Twcit, proprietor Of the Vineyard saloon.
There are several conflicting theories for
the drowning, but the facts seem
to Justify the theory that II was
an accident Twclt appears TO have
been walking along the trcstle on the
iootbDards and as IL was rather dark he
failed 10 notice that one of the boards
was missing and It is supposed that he
naturally walked of into the bay and as
he fell he uttered scream.
Oscar Twcit the dead mans brother.
believes that he was foully dealt with as
when the body was recovered his watch
was missing. The police place no faith
In the theory Of murder, as either Officer
Tertcrs or the watchman at the mill
would have seen any one who was near
Judge Curry summoned a jury last
evening and held an inquest but all the
evidence was not In at late haur and
the Jury agreed 10 reserve It's verdict
until this morning.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-24
FRANK BEARD
To Appear at the Methodist Church To
Morrow Evening

The eighth entertainment of the phe-
nomcnally successful Star Lectnrn course
viii be given tomorrow evening at tho
Methodist church at Sixteenth street
aud Mil avenue, the occasion being the
appearance Of Mr.. Frank Beard, the great
humorous caricaturist. Mr. Beard Is an
artist OF rare ability and his entertain
mcut is Instructive as well as enjoyable.
The Brooklyn Union In speaking Of Mr..
Beard says:
Mr. Frank Beard at Plymouth church
"POlychrOmatic.' was the title OF a semi
lecture and exhibition given last evening
before "A select audience, at Plymouth
church, by the wcll-knOwn artist, Frank
Beard. The entertainment consisted OF a
number Of of hand sketches drawn upon
a blackboard In the presence Of the spec
tatOrs, crayOns Of various coors being
used TO add 10 the effect. Carlcatures OF
public men, and cartoons representing
scenes both grave aud tender, kept the
audience In good humOr from beginning
10 end, Mr. Beard filling IN the time with
explanatory remarks that increased the
general interest felt In what he was do
Ing. During the entertainment Mr.
Beard performed the wonderful feat Of
drawing two figures at once, one with the
right hand and the other with the left
hand Every picture presented was
marked by originality Of conception and
"A keen appreciation OF the grave aud
ridiculous, and when the artist laid aside
his crayon and made his concluding bow,
the company were surprised TO find that
an hour and half had slipped away
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-24
a LIVELY BLAZC
mr. j. M. Biaine's Residence at sedro
Destroyed by Fire


Destroyed by Fire
Mr.. Joseph NJ. Blaine aud his wife. Of
Scdro, are stopping at the Falrhayen
Hotel, having come In on last evenings
train. Yesterday afternoon, at about 3
o'clock, Mr.. Blainc's house suddenly
caught on fire from defective nue and I'm
"a short time was mass Of smouldering
ashes. The house was one Of the prettI-
esq and coolest in Scdro and opposite the
depot Of the Fairhavcn and Southern
road, and 10 was with great difficulty that
this building was saved from being con-
sumcd. The house and contents, nothing
being saved, was valued at $500. with an
insurance on 10 Of about s2,OOO in the
Etua company. Several narrow escapes
from serious injury were had by those
who tried to cXtinguish the flames. The
owner was somewhat scorchcd while get
ting out a bureau in which were several
mcmcutoes aud relies
Mr.. Blaine, who Is resident manager Of
the Land company at Sedro, and his wife,
VIII remain at the FairhaYen for few
days until they can replcnlsh their ward
robes ana secure new quarters.
This OvcrcUat | borrowed from
friend, ~ said Mr. Blaine TO some OF his
friends as rcDrcscntatlYe Of the HERALD
approached him for an interview.
My wife and | were out IN the garden
whom We noticed smoke coming out OF the
roof Of the house. Our neighbors quickly
came 10 the rescue, but the fire was so
rapid that We had no time to get out
three pieces Of furniture. Everything
else was burned, including a number Oh
trInkcts aud my wifc's wedding presents.
II was clean scoop In every sense"
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-24

The enterprlsiuu citizens of New What
com have given evidence that there IL
nothing slow about them. They have
taken hold Of the baseball scheme with a
will and have raised their subscription 20
the handsome sum Of 81 ,5fj. The follow
ing new subscriptions have been recently
added to the list:
w. G. Stull, 10 shares, ESQ; Phil. Baum,
10 shares, $50; ID. &. Jacobs, 10 shares. $50;
j. w. Alton. 3 shares, s2j; II. Il. WaitY,
shares, s2j; Carmi Dibble, shares, s25.
There are still number Of corporations
and the banks TO be heard from. Mean
while, work goes on steadily at the
grounds, which are going 70 be fitted up
second to none in the state. Judge
Leaning spent portion Of yesterday
afternoon In collecting the fifty per cent.
on shares sold, which netted the sum OF
fsO5
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-24
THE GEORGIA MINsTRELs
Thistle's Opera House Packed With
Delighted Audience

The efficacy Of flaming bills, brass
band and a desire to be amused was never
better Illustrated than by the immense
audience that greeted the Georgia Min
strels at Thstles opera house last even
ing. Every seat in the coy theatre, up
stairs and downstairs, was occupied and
long before the curtain went up, standing
room was at a premium.
The entertainment opened with q
splendid first part in which several very
pleasing features were introduced. The
Olio was replete with bright, witty and
enjoyable specialties. The entertain
ment as whole was first class in every
particular; there was not a dull feature
about II and everything went with a snap
and vim that was refreshing. Billy
Kersands has not lost any OF his fun
making powers and kept the audience In
roar Of laughter. The Mallory brothers
in their neat song and dance provoked a
storm Of applause. william GauZe, the
female impersonator, is justly termed the
"Colored Patti" lie has a falsetto voice
Of great power and clearness. The music
was all good and every feature was
enthusiastically encOred TO which the
members OF the troupe gracefully re-
SDOnded,
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-24
Notes


A new lath mill is being added TO the
large mill of the Belingham Ray aud
British Columbia Railroad company.
Mr.. II. II. Allen, representing the In
terstate Fire Alarm, Telegraph and Sup
ply company Is on the bay.
Mr.. Atkinson, Of the Tacoma Milling
company, was on the Bay yesterday and
inspected the Belingham Bay and British
Columbia companys mill.
j. w. Morgan, OF the Belingham Bay
National bank, is confined to his room.
The Pratt Hardware company, OF
Whatcom are going TO erect n two-story
frame building on the corner OF Holly and
Bay streets. Excavations are being
made.
ID. p. Mason left for Chicago yesterday
morning for a period Of two weeks.
The lovely spring weather called out a
large number Of people; the streets and
roads were lued with vehicles Of all
kinds,
George A. Fuller's opening OF the hand J.
sOmely equipped millinery aud floral de-
partmeut was decided success.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-24
Ships for Chile

WASHINGTON, March 23-The continued
warlike news from Chile renders II likely
that the Charleston will be sent along
with the San Francisco to join the Balti-
more and Pensacola in those waters.
Should this be done. and It has been very
seriously considered by the navy depart
ment, Rear Admiral Brown Will receive
authority to transfer his flag from the
Charleston to the San Francisco.
Rear Admiral McCann would then, by
virtue Of seniority, be I'm command, but
only temporarily, as the intention is TO
have him resume command OF the South
Atlantic station as soon as practicable.
When he returns 10 the South Atlantic ii
will probably be In the Baltimore, the
Pensacola remaining in the South Pacific.
BERLIN, March ga protest has been
received from the agents Of the Chilean
insurgents against permitting the depart
ure to Chile Of vessels bought by Balma-
ceda for warlke purposes.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-24

Every day citizens Of Falrhaven are
resolving letters from eastern people ask
ing for information and commenting on
the rapid growth and enterprise
Yesterday a letter was received by gem
tlcman In this city from Mr.. f.. B. Webb,
"A prominent New Yorker, In which he
says:
The papers sent by you as 10 FaIrha-
ven show prOdlgiOus amount OF human
emery, but where do all the people come
from? Are they from other parts Of Wash
ington or are they from the East? The
hotels, public buildings, court house and
hospital are fine enough for a city ten
times its age and hundred times II size.
These sudden upspringlngs OF a full
iedged city are as marvellous as the i'm
aginatiOns Of old Arab tales. Fairhaven
put even Jersey enterprise 10 the blush"
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-24
TAKES CHARGE TODAY
Secretary Foster Will Assume the Du-
ties of His Office

New YORK, March 23-Tho Sun says
Secretary Foster takes charge Of the
treasury department tomorrow. He has
expressed a desire that Charles +. Coon
shall be appointed to fill the vacancy
created by the retirement Of Gen.
Batcheller as assistant secretary Of the
treasury. ExSecrctary Window, it is
known, wanted Coon, but was prevailed
on 70 take take Gen. Bachelor. Foster
prefers Coon, but the president doesn't
want New York man I'm the treasury
department.
Although personally anxious that Coon
should have the place, Foster appears to
be willing to accept the presidents view
Of the situation. The president thinks
the place should go to one Of the defeated
Western congressman. The vacancy has
existed over six months, and II the fight
becomes too warm the place may not be
filled at all
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-24
Prince Napoleon's VIII

ROME, March 23-The fortune of the
late Prince Napoleon of l2,000 pounds
yearly has been divided among his chill
dren, 5000 pounds going to Prince Louis,
1900 pounds each TO Prince Victor and
Princess Letitia. 1t is stated that all the
manuscripts and historical documents
have been left To Louis. King Humbert
has forbidden Victor to issue manifesto
from Italy. The pope received several
earnest requests through Cardinal Bona
parte to grant an audience to Victor, but
refused on the ground that 1t would be
against the friendship Of France to re-
ceive an active pretender to the French
Ihrnnn
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-24

The following new suits were placed on
Gle yesterday with the clerk Of the super
ior court:
Development company, +. A. Burns, j.
McGrath and tairhavcn Land company
Is a suit to foreclOse mechanics liens on
buildings owned by the defendants. The
total amount of the different claims
Is 1884, with costs and interest added
thereto.
Mary Parish VS.. A. Cary Hickman Is an
action brought TO foreclose mortgage
for 81, 100 and the mortgaged property be
ordered sold.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-24
GOV. LAUoHToN IN sEATTLE
He VIII Make the Focal City a Visit
Today

ne VIII MAKE lhe fOcAl CiJy a NlhlI
Today
Fairhavcn will be favored today or to-
morrow with a visit from Governor Chas.
f. Laughton. The Seattle Telegraph In
speaking Of the governors presence in
Seattle says:
Governor Charles Il. Llughton, accom-
panied by his wife, arrived in the city yes
tcrday and is a guest al the Rainier lic
left Olympia Friday, spent Saturday In
Tacoma and Will remain here until to-
morrow morning, when hc leaves
for the lower Sound. The governor has
found his duties at the capital during the
winter just closing rather contiuing. Mrs.
LaughtOn has Just recovered from quite
an Illness, and weeks rest ana iaunt
upon the Sound was prescribed as health
tonic. A Telegraph reporter found the
OkanOgan statesman buried In "a big
leather chair and smoking an Havana
at the Rainier last evening and was given
a hearty welcome. 81 have but little
for you tonight he said. Il have cast
week and know only gay pleasure and
freedom until the week is over. What
comment have ! TO make on the late leg
isature? Well I will say that IL did good
work, although number Of matt rs, that
should have been, were not disposed Of
was especially interested iu seeing the
Austin bill, providing for the selection Of
granted lands, passed, but IL failed, aud
the state Is pOwerc-s to select these
lands until the next legislature meets and
cnact5 measure covering the matter
About my vctocs? Well, explained my
reasons for my actions In my veto mcS-
sagcs. | believe / did what wa, for the
greatest good for the greatest number Of
people in the state Of Washington, aud 10
Is the whole people that am serving
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-24

Plans and specifications are being drawn
up for the putting in Of handsome front
at the First National bank Of Whatcom.
The front will be one Of the handsomest
IN the city. This will make the third
finely finished front In tho Bank block.
follow the example Of beautifying their
business establishments which viii lend
TO Thirteenth street the appearance Of
one Of the handsomest business streets on
the bay.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-24
MANcHEsTER's SHIP CANAL
Baron Rothsohild Will Lend His Sup
port TO the UNDERTAKING

LONDON, March 23-Baron.Rothschlld
has removed all doubt as to the success of
the scheme to make Manchester port of
entry. He has assured the directors of
the canal being constructed from Liver
its promise to supply the needed 81 100000
he will himself supply the necessary
amount to complete the work
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-24
THE sTREET-CAR COMBINE
A Chicago Railroad Man Says the
Scheme Is Impraeticable

CHICAGO, March 23-When shown a tele-
gram from New York stating that ex-
President Cleveland, w. c. Whitney,
Daniel 5. Lamont and street railroad mag
mates Of Chicago were members Of a syndi-
cate which proposed to buy up control
ling interest in the street-car lines Of New
York, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington,
Pittsburg, Chicago, st. Louis and San
Francisco, President Charles Yerkes. of
the Chicago and North Chicago street
railroad said the scheme was Impractical
BILE, and he did not think there was any
possibility OF its being carried into effect.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-24
EFFECTS OF REVOLUTION
Ship Medea Cannot Secure a Cargo of
Nitrate at Iquique

ASTORIA, March 2:-Another ship came
in from the seat Of the South American
war Yesterday. 1t was the Medea, fifty
days from Calloa. She sailed from Callao
for Iquique to load nitrate for England,
but before reaching there received orders
TO come to Astoria as the war at Iqui-
Que made II impossible for a cargo TO be
secured there. The Medea took cargo
of coal from England to CallaO, and while
lying in the harbor there was compelled
TO deliver 700 tons TO the English man of
war Warspite. Soon after leaving CallaO
a sailor was lost overheard, and before a
boat could be lowered he sank.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-24
COMMENCING WORK
The Bellingham Bay American District
Telegraph Company

The work Of setting poles and stringing
the wire for the Bellingham Bay Amerl-
can District Telegraph company will be
commenced today. The company has
already completed this preliminary work
in New Whatcom, but the boxes have not
vet been placed In position. The COM
pany is using the McCullOgh system, the
same that is now in use in Seattle and
which is said TO be equal to any. 1t will
require about thirty days TO complete the
work in Fairhaven, and then the boxes
for the entire system will be placed In
position and the company Will then be
ready TO transact business. The enter
prise will be a decided convenience to the
people on the bay.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-24
"OLD HOSS -
Unclaimed Freight in tho Warehouse on
the Ocean Dock

The following is list Of names to
whom freight Is addressed that has re-
mained unclaimed in the warehouse on
the Ocean wharf for past week. Persons
whose names appear In the list will confer
favor and save storage charges by call
ing at the Office Of Agent Borie and claim
ing freight:
Hill e w. Co., A. Bisswanger, W. VII
zlnkie, Essig & X, Howe q Stoyer, B.
Bry Milk Co., G. +. Davis, u. Baum,
Keohan & Andrews. B. Bay l.. NJ. Co, o.
Swanson, w. II. FELTON,. NJ. o. Patton,
V. Nlckles, W. Stewart, Lenders & Co.,
Thos. Beechey, T. j. Smith (Glant pow
der), S. j. Shrlver.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-24
A BIG PURSE
Five Thousand Dollars for a Light
weight Fight


weight Fight
New ORLEANS, March 23-Ali Kenndy,
the backer OF Billy Myer, has been here
for several days trying to bring about a
meeting between the StreatOr man and
Jack McAuliffe. AS result Of his efforts
the Olympic club has decided to offer a
purse Of 5000 for a glove contest be-
tween the crack lightweights and Nc
AuliiTe Is given four days to answer.
On January 10, the day preceding the
memorable encounter between Dempsey
and Fitzsimmons, this match for the
lightweight championship was
made at Bud Renaud's. Ken
nedy put up $3.50 for fight
for Meyer, and Jenny Colville
placed like amount for McAuliiie in
Pat DuTy's hands TO bind match for
5000 a side. The olympic club offered a
purse Of g., 500 for a fight, but McAuliffe
held off, expecting better offer from the
Puritan club. Subsequently the Olympic
withdrew its offer.
1t is generally believed that this fight,
if it can be arranged, will create nearly as
much interest as did the recent champ pion-
ship battle.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-24
The Globe Trophy Lost

Del Cooper and w. w. Dodge, Of Ia
coma, met at Squalcum Sunday forenoon
to contest the diamond badge. Cooper,
who Is fine marksman, seemed TO have
struck his Oif-day, as his shooting was
much poorer than ever II had been before.
Dodge did some good shooting, and hit 81
clay pigeons out Of possible hundred 10
Del CoOper's GS. After the conclusion OF
the match Zeno DOty's and two other
challenges were extended TO Dodge to con-
test the possession Of the badge. None a.
yet have been accepted.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-03-24
ON THE DIAMOND
The Baseball Tossers Getting Ready
for the Fray

Great interest IS being manifested in
the coming season Of baseball. The
national game has strong hold on the
affections Of the people and as soon as the
weather permits the enthusiasts at once
commence 10 practice. Yesterday after
noon number Of ball tOsscrs were en-
gagged In twirlng the sphere aud the little
practice game developed the fact that
fairhavan possessed very fine players.
New Whatcom Is enthusiastic regard
ing the Bcllngham club that Is 20 enter
the Puget sound league and the subscrip-
tion 10 the stock Of the club at the north
end have been large.