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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21
Live stock Company Quits Fighting.

CHICAGO. Dec. 20.-rhe Times says II has been
learned that the American Live stock Commits
sion Company when has been fighting the live
stock exchanges throughout the country for
three years past on the question OF exorbitant
commission, etc, has decided to throw up
its hands ami abandon the fight How
expensive the fight has been may be surnsed
from the fact that for the last year the combine
has paid no dividends and there IS deficit on
the years operations of 81 eco, despite its enor
nous profits from handling stock.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21
MANsFIELD's BOLD MOVE.
He Will Advertise Only in the Public
Newspapers.

WASHINGTON CITY, Dee 2i.-Richard Mans
held has issued instructions to his manager to
discontinue the use OF Autographs and printing
oil all kinds for display in windows and on
walls and conine all advertising exclusively to
the newspapers. He is firmly convinced this is
the only proper way to reach all classes Of
tbeater goers. The influence aud Tremendous
power OF the press advertising medium is
making Itself felt more and more every day in
both business aud theatrical circles. A man
who does not read the newspapers never attends
a theater," said Mr. Mansfield.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21
THE KEwEENAH on THE COAST.
She Was Laid Up by an Injury at Val
paraiso.

sSAE DIEGO, Cal, Dec. 20.--Ths steamer Ke-
weenah. Ia days ont from New York, was
reported outside tonight about 10 o'clock.
pilot at once went aboard and the
vessel is expected in hourly. The
keweenah was the first of the new
Johnson Locke Atlantic and Pacific Steamship
line to leave New York for the Pacific coast
When off the coast of Chile she sustained an in
jury to her propeller, and was laid up at par
also for several weeks.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21
Husband. wife and Baby Killed.

PAwNER CITY. Neb., Dec. 20.A l.. Ferguson.
a farmer. started for town this morning with his
wife and baby. While trying 20 cross railroad
track the wagon struck b. q train aad
wedged on the pilot and thrown some distance.
When the train was stopped Mr. and Mrs. Fer
erson were found to be dead and the baby
fatally iuiured
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21

PEINOTO WANTS PEACE.
He Appeals to the Patriotism of GOV
ernors for Order in Brazil.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2D-The HcrGifs Rio ia
nero special says stringent measures have been
adopted by the government TO prevent wholesale
immigration into the Argentine RepuD-
lie President Peixotos message to
congress, besides making reference to
the incidents leading up to Fonseca's down
fall and recommending that the Legislature give
its Immediate attention To financial questions
and various reforms, made appeals 10 the gov
ernors of the different states to show patriotism
by aiding in the restoration OF order throughout
the reuubiic.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21
George VI. RsdcIiTe Dead.

MERGED. Cal, Dec. 21.-The Hon George NJ.
Radcliffe, "a native OF Ohio. ~ years old ami one
OF the editors OF ioea\ newspaper, died her
TINS morning. lie was prominent in state poll
ties ana journalist Tor thirty years in Illinois
before coming TO California. He was collector
OF internal revenue for Northern Illinois under
President Grant and a member OF the Illinois
legislature during the Mnr
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21
BORDER NEEDS MORE WATCHING.
Marshal Brown Talks About Great
Smuggling Being Done

sAS Francisco, Dec. 2o.-United states
Marshal Thomas K. Brown. OF the District of
Washington, arrived here yesterday with
tgenty-[our Chinese in charge oI himself and
deputies. The pr sone7s were immcd iately put
aboard the steamer BelgIc, 70 be returned 20
China some Of these Chinese cross the bound
ary az Blaine, WooIley and other places in the
woods, while Others came across in boats
manned by professional smuEglers. Three we're
captured az the time OF The collision between
United states customs offieals and deputy sheriff,
which ended in the death OF the latssr Ias
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21
Wealthy Phiiadelphian Dead.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2o.--Henry C. Gibson,
son OF the late John Gibson, founder of the ia
nous Monongahela distillery at Gibsontown,
died today after three weeks illness with la
grippe. lie was reputed to be one of the wealth
lest men in Philadelphia, aud he had an art
collection seconi 10 none in the country
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21
Killed His Man and Fled.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. Dec. 20.-News was received
TODAY from Fremont county that two cowboys,
William Hopkins and Jack Hill, fought duel
over the ownership of some horses "A few days
ago Hopkins was instantly killed and Hlii es
caped into the mountains.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21

SAN Francisco, Dec. 2o.-George HampeTt, =
German, employed in grading roadbed, was
buried beneath mass Of earth and rock today
aud had both hips and his spine broken lie
died soon afterMaEd.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21

NEW YoRK. Dee. 5o.-Arriyed- -Etruria, from
liverpool: PENNSYLVANIA from Antwerp
QUEENSTOWN, Dee -. - Arrived 49, British
Prince, from Philadelphia
HAvEE. Dec. 2n.--Arrived-IA BFetagne, from
NJ York
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21
uIpbbiDd.rs DECLARE Wa.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2).-Suey Din Al. a
Chinese cigsrmaker, was shot and badly
wounded this afternoon by Lin soy aud Liuna
Tuay, highbinders of rival assoeia alton, becauss
he refused 70 give them money. The would. b.
assassins escaped. 1t Is reported that two a.
the largest highbinder societies have combined
10 declare war against the Others.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21
Rock island Men Discharged,

sr. LOUIS. Dec 20-The Repahic's special from
s. Joseph, Mo. says: Ali the shop men, round
house men aud terminal employees of the Rock
Island road, about sixty in all were discharged
last night The men aver they do not know
why. and the local officials plead Ignorance.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21
E.,., Ecxeny. on False Sweetheart.

IT. LOUIS, Dee ao-Johu Doud today found
his sweetheart Sophis Antheny, IN the arms
OF his rival, Andrew Chanoey- He killed
Chancey and fatally Stsbbed sophia All are
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21
Poet Walt whitman s,,ki,p

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dee. 20.--The condition of
Walt Whitman, who lies seriously i'll at his
little cottage In Camden, is said to bc unchanged
tonight, but he is steadily growing weaker He
Is suffering from broncial pneumonia, old age
and weakness
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21
Coast Shipping fntellIgenea

SAN Francisco, Dee. 2o.-Arriyed-5tr Jennie
from Astoria: ship Dashing Wave. from 2 r.
coma; Br. ship Kurkova in tow, returned g..
account OF high contrary winds; ship Spartan.
from Seattle; ship Wachusest, from NanGiIo
ship Prussia, from seattle; str Willamette, FROM
Portland
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21

nURANGo, Colo. Dec. 0--The last spike n the
main line OF the Rio Grsnde southern railway
was driven shortly after noon today.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21
RAeGAlNs BARGAINS.

DaIIs at cost For one week only va will sell
our entire stock OF dolls az cost. NJ. seller 4.
Co III second street. Boston block.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21

FIrst-olass all-raij service between Seattle nn1
Olympia The Northern Pacific runs thra,
trains daily between these pointG Rats oaly
s. Round trip xS.7A
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-21

Under the winter schedule Pullman care viii
leave Seattle daily al 10 a. ~ ovvs the Nosta-
ern Pacific for the East, same as during sum
rner First-class accommodations ia Pullman
aud dialng-csr service. No Changes a. Puy-
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1891-02-06
SOME FUNNY LETTERS.
Mlssives That Break the Monotony Of the
Commission Mans Exlstenoa.

Mlssives That Break the Monotony Of the
Commission Mans Existence.
The life OF South Water street com.
mission merchant contains more prose
than poetry, says the Chicago Tribune.
There is no particular inspiration about
butter and eggs, cheese or potatoes.
Dressed chickens and long-necked.
scrawny turkeys dangling from iron
hooks in dingy back room do not ap-
peal to ones artistic sense. These
things are the "familiars" OF the Water
street man, and it is not surprising that
he is inclined to take an eminently prac-
tical view of life.
Once in awhile, however, n ray OF
bumor shoots across the dreary tenor OF
the commission mans existence and re-
lieves the hard, dry prose OF the
street. Once in awhile, too, the South
Water street dealers receive some
humorous letters from country CUSTOM
ers. Here are few specimens;
Meester----: Plees send Me yure pris list OF
pordus sich as Butter, egges, Pourtry, an OBJ
lie.
Another letter read as follows:
Gents: They is large amount OF Honny in
This country hay 90 Colenoys OF bes, the bal
luns OF my nabers is about the same.
A postscript is added to the effect that
Chicago will have TO Pay well this
Winter for Honey to Spred on Pan.
cakes"
Here's a man who evidently knows
more about geese than grammar lie
says:
deer Gents: have sum good Gees DO 20
want these Gees. wat will you Civ for gees
ef you want thes Gees ] will Send them By
frate rite Away.
N. B. let me no about these Gees rite away
Other equally humorous specimens
are by no means rare. Life on the street
may be on the whole prosy and monot-
onous, but 1t can not be said that Il Is
totally devoid OF humor.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1891-02-06
GOLD NOT WANTED.
Objections TO Its Use In Ordinary Bu,
ness Transa ctions.

Objections TO Its Use In Ordinary Busi-
ness Transactions.
''Do you know that gold is the most
unwieldy OF all the different kinds OF
money now in circulation?" said prom
inent banker to a representative OF the
New York Press.
why so?" was asked.
because it is not bankable without
careful scrutiny"
"Ilow is that"
"Simply this. Take a greenback, q
silver certificate, gold certificate or
National bank note to your bank and it
Is received and placed TO your credit
without delay, Not so with gold. A
few days ago gentleman brought TO our
bank upward of $1,000 in gold of differ
ent denominations and was much pro-
voked because we would not receive II
forthwith and give him credit for the
amount the faces OF the coin represent
ed. This we could not do because the
law requires that gold shall be redeemed
only at its actual value. Coins carried
in the pocket for any length OF time
naturally lose something in weight by
abrasion, probably but a fractional part
OF cent on a $40 coin, but IL Is a loss
nevertheless, and therefore bankers can
not give credit for gold deposits until
the coin shall have been weighed.
I'm the case in point my friend took
his gold to the Treasury Department
and was compelled 20 wait there for
nearly an hour before he ecould get notes
for it Every coin had to be passed
through the scales, and after the
weighing process had been completed
three coins-two S. pieces and one $40
piece were returned TO him as short in
weight. Before returning short-weight
coins the department stamps on the face
of each cross. The owner is left TO
either send the coins TO the United
States mint for redemption or TO again
put them in circulation. Eventually the
coins with crosses on their faces will go
to the mint and be redeemed at their
actual value. In many instances there
nay be more than several cents short
age on. $50 worth OF coin. business
men, however, naturally object TO the
inconvenience, and get rid OF their gold
as fast as possible"
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1891-02-06
HE DIDN'T UNDERSTAND.
hut Thousand Dollar mn Cleared the
Colonel's Intellect.

CoIoners Intellect.
Colonel Il. G.. Ingersoll is one OF the
lawyers to whom his profession yields a
fortune every year. A quarter OF mill
ion is small valuation 10 place upon
his receipts, and he is one OF the few
who shine either as a pleader or
counselor. He has accumulated great
wealth, which, ,lsays the Chicago journal.
no one who knows him begrudges him.
His face and form are familiar TO all
Wall and Broad street men, and bis Of
fees on Wall street, New York, are
handsomely fitted up and elegant They
are comfortable Offices, just as Bob is a
comfortable man. Great numbers Of
stories are told about him. Here is one
guaranteed TO be new:
A stranger went TO him one day. and
without aRy reference 70 the matter of
the retainer began; "My father died
and made will" and then went on 70
tell about his trouble with the will
EDO you understand the case now2'
asked the stranger.
mo. sir responded Mr. Ingersoll,
~ do not"
Somewhat embarrassed. the stranger
went away. He told friend OF bis ex-
perience with the philosophical lawyer.
go back to him." said the friend,
''lay a $1,000 bill on his desk and then
talk"
The advice was followed. He was re-
ceived as one who had lever been in
the oHca before. lie laid the big bill
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1891-02-06
GAME TO the LAST.
A Woman who Was Proof AEainst tbs
Tyranny Of Her Husband.

Tyranny Of Her Husband.
In q Jefferson ayenMe stairway. di-
rectly back Of s,fruit stand, a man and
woman sat on a step yesterday. lie
had several bananas and oranges on
his knees, and q policeman who halted
20 uop his heated brow WAS to led to
remark:
''well, old man, you seem to be hay.
ing a good time"
YUM" was the reply, ashe buried1iis
nose in another orange.
Are you his wife?" was asked Of tho
woman.
"Yes."
'And you don't like fraiits"
"Ies, do"
"Thcn what kind OF u game Is he play.
ing2"
I'VE are on an excursion" she ex-
planned. 'ue got mad and got mad.
lie says I've got to eat dirt first. I've
said ! won't, and ! won't. lie thinks
he'll bring me to time"
SASS growled the husband as no
gnawed close to the rind
'I'll never give In"
''More sass"'
IL don't carel j figured on this and
came fixed for itT'
And she slipped of her shoe, took
Canadian quarter out OF 1t, and beckon-
ing TO the fruit-man. she said:
Oranges, bananas, peanuts, taffy and
lemonadc Well see who bosses this
job before get through, Got whole
dollar back of this, and II that isn't
enough III pawn my parasol for morc!'
And as the officer walked on the hus.
band was ripping tho yeneering of his
third banana, and the wife had
bitten the broad side out OF nickel
plated orange. Detroit Free Press.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1891-02-06
cor gven wIIn nER.
A Small Bays Trioh On On Elder Sister
Whs Had siighted Him.

That was a mean joke played on a
young lady Of Washington avenue the
other evening by a small brother, says
the st. Louis Republic. She had refused
20 let him 50 with her for a horseback
ride one day. and he spitefully told her
he would get even with her" She had
a habit OF carrying in her pocket a little
silver and gilt powder puff box, and
when she feels that her nose needs a
touching siih the pun she slides II out
carefully aud under her corsagc hsndker-
chief IL reaches the dainty features aod
swiftly and hidden performs Its mission.
The small boy knew this tsmall boys
are born 1eiectives-On older sisters),
and be procured some cigar ashes, and,
seeking hta sisters powder pufr case, IL
was the wurk Of one small moment TO
empty out tat white powder Ani al the
case with cigar ashes.
That night the young lady attended
Performance at the Olympic. During the
performance her nose began 10 feel ''un.
powdery, - she whisked the case out
Of her po-sEot 70 give the usual secretive
touch with the pufi behind her hand.
kerchief A moment later she was
sailing ~ereneiy In her escorts faco,
and be-his expression vas simply in.
describahlei horror. amazement, sur
prise. ali blended in one concentrated
glance At the upturned face.
There Il something wrong" he nut
tered. "Your-y0ur nose isis gray
decidedly gray
The member in question on the pretty
face received a decided upward turn as
she exclaimed My nose is not gray.
What do you mean, sir, by your insult2'
"Dut-sat it-lt really - gEay-ae-
cidedly Tray-deucedly gray; excuse
the expre-sion-the grayest ever saw
in my life.
"iOu are insane. sir; please take me
home" And she rose with naughty
gesture Together they left the theater,
but, womsnlike, passing the mirror near
the entrance. she took q sly glance at
her re1ecti0n. Horrors! She paused.
why. you are right she gasped; my
nose is gray. What can il be? Oh, that
wretched boyl" The small boy got his
be goes 10 q distant coll
lege early next week
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1891-02-06

Iiousekecper-Why don't you go to
work?
Tramp-I've got job. mum. Tn
treasurer Of the Chicago worlds fair
fund, mum. &
Iiousekeeper-IIuh? You? Why
you're in rags and tatters.
Tramp -les'm. There amt enough
come in yet to git me suit OF clothes.
New York Weekly.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1891-02-06
FATHERS DINNER.
The Two Orphans Never Delivered Il 20
Their best Friend on Earth.

= III
Their hest Friend on Earth.
II was in the c., II. & d. depot in Gin.
cinnati one day when one OF the men
employed to oil the ears as they came
IN accidentally fell under the wheels OF
a moving coach and had his right log
and hiE crushed In horrible manner.
He was picked up. says the New York
Sun. and laid on some coats spread on
the platform and doctor was soon on
hand. lie must have suffered intensely,
but after the doctor had examined him
he coolly asked:
Doctor. how bad is it?"
very bad, indeed"
"Will live?'
"Not more than ten minutes: you are
bleeding to death"
what time is 1t, Jim?" asked tho
man OF a fellow employe.
Eleven fifty-fve,". was the answer.
THE children will bring my dinner
at saarp twelve. Some OF you go and
stop them. They mustn't SOC me die
Poor. motherless children orphans.
now"
went to the door with others, and
we we're just in time to stop boy Of
eight and q girl Of six from coming in.
Each had hold OF the handle Of a basket
containing fathers dinner, and they
were smiling in anticipation OF the
greeting they would receive. We sent
them away with false story about his
having gone home, and the eyes of both
were filled with tears of disappointment
The echo of their footsteps could still
be heard on the pavement when the IA
fhsr breathed his last.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1891-02-06
INDIAN MEASUREMENTS.



He'd Men Of the West.
Savage people are content with units
OF measure which. though indefinite.
answer the purpose OF men who have no
use for exact knowledge, but who do
want 10 know what comes within the
scope Of their vision, or OF their ability
10 travel on foot or on horseback. Their
ideas Of distance will conform TO the
way In which that distance is TO be COW
cred
We know hos natural IL is for US 10
speak OF places as being so many days
journey away, and IN crossing the ocean
place Was 80 many weeks sail dis
tant until recent times In the East
distances are reokonod by the hour. an
hour being about three miles. IL Is not
At all strange. then, TO find the Indians
reckoning in q similar manner.
II is said that the Indian and half
breed eanoe-men compute distances on
the water ~ pipes. One pipe is the
distance they can paddle in the inter-
val between the haltings they are al
lowed 10 make In order to have a smoke.
Permission Tor this halt is given by the
person In charge at intervals which
vary according 10 circumstances. II the
guide Is indulgcnt, he makes the pauses
frequent, II tho travellers are In hurry,
or the weather is threatening. fewer
stops are made. A pipe" is, therefore.
wholly indeterminate.
A portage Is measured by different
standard. II the distance which the
goods have 10 be carried exceeds half o
mile In length. IL is generally broken
by one or more pauses, which are or
dered by the person in command Of the
expedition just as the halt Is called for
q smoke The distance travelled between
these stops for resting Is called pause.
This distance will vary according to the
greater or less difficulty Of the portage,
and Its length. A pause" Is understood
70 mean about one-third OF mile
The Menomonoe Indians OF wisconi
sin have the usage OF dividing long
distances into looks A 'look" Is the
distance between the person and the
farthest object he can see in the direc.
tion he Is going. The first 'aool" is
taken from the point whore his journey
begins. When be has reached tho OBJ
iect hrst selected. he from that point
selects the object 20 which his second
''look' II taken. and so on. IL is need
less 10 point out the circumstances that
may make this unit OF measure un-
Youths Companion.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1891-02-06

Customer-Is this fish fresh?
Fish Dealer - Certainly; it's been
fresh for the last week or so. = Texas
sifti-ss e-.-.s s...z----s-~--.----
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1891-02-06
Remarkably F.., Bieyslinx.

A bicyclist, whose identity concerns
no one, was riding his wheel through a
portion OF France when up came storm
of rain. The storm struck him just as
he started 10 coast down q nicely-graded
hill some five miles long. lie proceeded
on his journey, and all the way down
that hill il rained on his hind wheel,
while the front wheel ran along perfect
ly dry.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1891-02-06
fILLsBoRoUGH NJ FRIDAY FEBRUARY 1901

down and said: 7"My father died and
made . will"
Mr.. lngersoli was az once interested.
He interrupted his new client. How"
said he, ''eould your father die and
make wills DO you not mean that he
made will and then died?"
Business proceeded.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1891-02-06

Now and then horse wearing an iron
collar is seen in the streets OF Philadel-
phia, but such collars are still . rarity.
Their use in England has become quito
general, however Tor horses doing heavy
work-such as omnibus and brewery
horses. The collars are not heavy, the
lightest weighing only seven pounds.