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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-01
CALKINs HoPELESSLY BEATEN.
Pierce County Still Hopeful of Defeating
Squire, However.


TACOMA, Dec. Sl.-[Speciall-A concerted eff
fort is being made by the Pierce county Repub-
hcan legislative delegation to brand all legsla-
tors passing through this city en- route to olymp-
la to attend the opening session of the legisla-
ture- Every man submitted to the Pierce
county brand will be expected to come
out for any man as against Senator Squire at the
senatorial roundup at Olympia. As the bulk of
the Legislators will pass through Tacoma before
going over to the capital, the Pierce
county delegation look forward to a lively
weeks work The modus operandi of working
new arrivals is TO impress them with the idea
that Squire cannot be elected, as they tacitly
hold it is case of the field and Pierce county
against King county.
Next ii is asserted that il the legislator has
any pet scheme or embryo law which he or his
constituents have their hearts set on pushing,
and as 1t is expected each man has some Leg
islative hobby, much tact is displayed in
getting at the full text of the longed-
for legislation, be it irrigation, river and
harbor improvements or what not. Once
this hoped-for piece of legislation is made
known, the Pierce county branders set quietly
about impressing the legislator under treatment
with the wonderful prosecuting ability in Sc
curing government aid of any man standing a
ghost of show a candidate for Senator
squire's seat save Squire himself.
Much tact was also displayed in not forcing
the Calkins boom. The Pierce county legisla-
tive branders affirm that they are not so sure
about Calkins chances, while in the same
breath it is declared that Squire
is dead cock in the pit. The
play is to kill off, if possible,
the strongest candidate, Squire, and then allow
the field to scramble for the prize. OF course in
the rush it is expected that Pierce viii lead the
van.
The legislators passing through the city today
were ]. E. Candy, candidate for speaker; L.
Reinhart of Spokane, j. NJ Reddy of Elensburg,
and Forrest Putney of Willapa City.
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THE CENSUS BUREAUS REPORT.
heapportionment Not Delayed by the
Oface-Farms ana Mort~.~

WASHINGTON CRY, Dec s1.-The su ner,nt.rs.
ent OF the census has submitted to the secrets-v
OF the interior report of the Operations ~ ths
bureau ::for the six months ended TODAY or
inc subject OF the apportionment of representa-
yves In eongress1 Porter says: "The apportion.
mens OF Representatives in congress was not de
layed moment by the failure of the censu.
once to have official returns of populafion
on tne converting OF congress. II the apnortions.
ment bill which passed the House shouId ne s ~
senase ana become law. the apporfionrnent nm
ueI the eieventn census would be about two
years earlier than any heretofore made "
On the subject OF farms, homes and mort
gss9gss, etc, Porter said: 'sThe work accom-
stated as follows: Number OF counties in " hieb
complete abstracts have been made. 2--5. nnn.-
seI o. counties in which the abstracting is IN
United States, 2,.s2; number of Counties in
which supplemental work must be done. owing
70 incompetence Of abstracts, II; number al
,oT winch abstracts are made s,5l5
abstracts are yet TO be made in counties that are
NOT 70 be reabstracted, 81, $50; number OF mort
ssgss recorded In The United States during the
Ten Years ending December Il, 1859. on rough
count and estimate, s,572,e65: number of IN
curry counties in which investigation Is vet II
DC eeompeteu, o; plumber OF inquiry counties in
Wnich investigation has been completed, o; to-
tal number OF counties computed 1885, total
NUMBER OF counties sorted, S.: total number
Oh counties transferred to result slips, Fl.
within few months the census Office ex
Perts viii announce the number OF persons in
United states living in rented houses and cult
vating rented farms, the number occupying
their homes and farms free of debt and the
number reported as owning farms and homes
mortgaged. While the facts obtained by this in
vestigation will throw new light upon the snb-
lect OF mortgage Indebtedness, and while the
material bids lair to be far more complete and
far more reliable than had ever hoped the cost
OF the inquiry has been great, and viii fully
sSaen my original estimate OF from 81 600 to
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-01-01
CASTLE GARDEN Is CITY PROPERTY
New York Now Owns Immigrants' Land
ing Place--Its History.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3l.-tSpecial l-At noon to-
day Comptroller Myers, acting under instruc-
tons from the sinking fund commission repre-
senting New York, received from the state board
OF immigration the keys to Castle Garden. and
that historic pile of brick and masonry, with its
many annexes, became city property.
The old garden win not wholly lapse into OBJ
security. In fact 1t will be likely to attract more
local attention than ever. The property will be
turned over to the park commissioners, and the
wooden additions will be removed, leaving the
old castle in all its bare picturesqueness as IN
interesting adjunct to that very locality known
as Battery park.
Castle Garden has had q varicgated history
Built for fortress in 1907, it was intended TO
guard the outlets both on North and East river,
but II was never equipped as place of defence
IL remained for years a sort of curiosity, about
II was built out In the water quite distance
from the shore, with which twas connected
by bridge. This bridge was designed Ito be
noisted from the castle, thus cutting the fort OF
from shore communication.
About the year 1850 it was fitted up and con-
veIted into concert all, and in 1852, when p
T. Barnum brought Jennie Lind, the famous
singer, to this country, he secured Castle Garden
IN which 10 introduce her to the American pub
lie. This hall was chosen chiefly because OF its
proximity to the elite quarters OF the metropolis
tahlished. on May 5, state board immigration.
II was in 1854 that Castle Garden was secured
as the general lanuing- place Tor immigrants, the
lease being executed on May l. Il was formally
opened on August l, 1855, and from that date
until the 10Th of last May the garden was used
solely for immigrants During the time the gar
den was used as landing bureau the names of
9,7D,667 immigrants were recorded upon its
books. Henry ]. Jackson was superintendent of
the bureau for twenty three consecutive years
He said this morning: ITO me that old garden
was living poem, sometimes cheerful and Oft
times dolorous- have seen many sad and
many JOYOUS scenes have seen shipwrecked
people and homeless passengers, have seen
families reunited and separated forever. Today
closes the most eventful and important chapter
in the history of my life.''
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but 81, 900 worth, or little more than the con-
stitutional limit. has stood on the books Of the
register of deeds for the pas: few weeks It was
secured by the transferring TO himself property
owned by his wife on which their residence
stands.
Last night Governor Russell said everything
was fixed all right. He also added that in his
inaugural he should advocate the abolition OF
this old property clause. Had he not arranged
matters this year the courts might have been
called to decide the question OF his assuming the
Office
Ex-Governor Oliver Ames said he had forgot
ten the clause was in the constitution He did
not see any advantages from il, and thought It
might as well be dispensed with. The ex-gov-
ernor suggested that there are undoubtedly
many worthy men worth $4,000 or 500, 900 in the
commonwealth who have not 5000 of their
property In real estate.
Ex-Governor Long had forgotten the clause,
but said il would have made no difference He
says il is well IL has been brought into pronli-
hence that it may be looked into
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BREvITIEs.

Articles incorporating the Bonanza Mining
company were filed in the auditors office yes
terday by ). T. Pomeroy, G. w. Morley, Henry
Simmon, j. NJ. sutton and Frank J. Ainsworth.
The company has capital stock of 100000, di.
vided into 10000 shares of s. each.
William Redding, John Egan and James
White were sentenced to thirty days on the
chain gang by Police Judge Rivers yesterday,
for stealing q pair of trousers from the Red
Front clothing store on Commercial street.
James Wilson, an escaped chain gang convict,
was arrested by Officer Stepler on the water front
yesterday. and will work for the city Tor the
next thirty days.
George Grogan was arrested by Detective VIII
son last night, while in the act OF stealing six
bottles of whisky from the Mug saloon
The water main in Marion street just above
Third, burst yesterday, and the water was pour
ing out into the road.
There were filed in the United States land
Office yesterday i've cash and one final home
stead
Joseph Howard, aged Is years, died yesterday
at Eagle Harbor.
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WILL NOW ONE THOUSAND MEN.
The Harvester Octopus Says Happy
New Year, to Its Employes.

ST.. LOUIS, Dec. 3l.-lSpecial. IA runlor which
has been current for some time is revived here
with all indications of authenticity, that the
first official act of the recently formed harvester
combine will be TO discharge some 1000 en-
ployes. whose service are rendered unnecessary
BY the consolidation. Ten million dollars per
afnum is expected 10 be saved in wages. Three
hftas of this is said 10 be esti-
mated realized from cutting down
the force OF travelling men Besides
this decapitation of drumrners there viii be a
sweeping discharge of office men, warehouse
men skilled workmen and Others. This Is made
possible BY the fact that under the consolidated
management the output of harvesting machines
will be limited 20 the great plants whose brands
are standard all over the world, and that most
OF the smaller plants viii be shut down. The
Minneapolis company has. IL is said. already
closed down and discharged its force, and after
January LIST the books Of every company win be
closed up to the date OF actual consolidation.
ST Louis, Dec. 3i.--The Farmers Alliance OF
Missouri, is taking steps 70 compete by cooper
alive manufacturing with the recently formed
gigantic American Harvester Company, of Chi
CagO.
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kid" NAyIN PARDONED.
The Young Thief Whom Adrian, Mich,
Selected for Mayor.

LANSING, Mich, Dec. s1.-Ispecial. l-Goyernor
Luce has signalized the termination OF his Off
cial career by pardoning Tom Navin. the skid
mayor of Adrian, Mich. Nayin, who was being
educated for the priesthood. abandoned his
studies in that line for the law and soon distin-
guished himself by appropriating the funds of a
church society Of which he was treasurer. This
resulted in his taking trip 10 Australia,
and on his return after fixing this matter up he
returned to Adrian. He became broker to the
extent of forging mortgages upon the farms OF
friends and selling them 10 the wealthy Clark
estate. In a very brief time he had beaten that
estate out of $4,000. While mayor, IN lSs2, he
induced the city TO vote $4,000 for waterworks.
and was just about completing the floating OF
the entire amount in bonds in New Goyk city
when his crimes were discovered.
He escaped but was captured two years later
in the state of Washington. He pleaded guilty
TO forging mortgage and was sentenced to ten
years al hard labor. His pardon is granted be-
cause the governor thinks he has thoroughly re-
pented Influential friends have induced the
heirs OF the Clark estate 70 drop the matter, and
Colonel John Atkinson. OF Detroit, the leading
lawyer Of the state, viii give him place in his
Office. he is but b years old
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PERSONAL MENTION.

Captain d. T. Davis, OF the steamer Emma
Hayward, leaves Saturday morning for Balti-
more via New Orleans. Captain Davis goes East
to represent the Puget Sound Harbor, No. 16 Of
the American Brotherhood OF Steamboat Pilots
at their grand session, which convenes Janu-
airy 20.
General George p Ihrie, who was a member Of
General u. S. Grants war staff, is stopping as
the Snoqualmie hotel. He is In Seattle for q
short time with his wife, but makes Port Town
send his home.
Mr.. A. Arnold, of oaksdale, CAL, is stopping at
the Grand hotel. He has sold out his business
In California and has come to Washington with
the purpose of settling here.
Mr. A Finch, Mr.. and Mrs. L. Finch, and Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Dickey, OF Bay View, are at the
Grand hotel.
Mr. J. II. Wardner and Mr.. Fl. N. Byerly, OF
Fairhaven, are at the Arlington.
Professor Louis Anderson and wife, Of Walla
walla, are in the city on visit.
Mr. James A. Leddy and wife leave Saturday
for an extended Eastern visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Middleton, Of Philadel-
phia, are at the Dilier hotel.
Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Farnsworth, OF snohomish.
are at the Snoqualmie.
Mr. Nelson Bennett of Tacoma, was at the Ar
hngton yesterday.
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BRITISH CONQUEST OF AMERICA.
Our Manufacturers Bribed by Foreign
Gold-Cougressional Iuyestig alton.


WASHINGTON CITY, Dec S1-Senators Chandler,
Hale aud Powers and Representative Owen were
the only members OF the joint congressional
committee on immigration present this morning
when the investigation into the purchase of
American industries by foreign capital was be-
gun.
C. A Pillsbury, Minnesota miller, Yves the
first witness examined. In response TO ques-
tons by Senator Chandler with reference TO the
sale of Pillsbury and waShblrn mills and milling
property witness said the conveyance was made
to Carey q wittredge, of New York, representing
London company. The property sold was C. A.
Pillsbury & Co. IS mills, with nominal capacity
of about 1000 barrels per day, and the Wash
burn company's mills, with nominal capacity
of about 1900 barrels per day. The
mills were at Minneapolis and Anoka,
Mimi. The total nominal capacity was
nearly l4,0O0 barrels, and the actual work
ing capacity about 1900 barrels per day, OF q
value OF about $4,000 In connection with
these mills there were sold thirty elevators be-
longing 10 the Minneapolis Elevator Company
and lying along the line of the Great Northern
railroad the Ninneap polls Mil Company and the
st. Anthony Water Power Company, owning
water rights and stock in the Atlantic Elevator
Company, near the 81. Mary river. The total
consideration was about 100000 and IN this
amount was included si,750,000 cash left by the
sellers in the business for working capital. Dill
ferent terms were made with each OF the parties
interested in the concern sold The Pillsbury
mills and elevators brought about ss,2o0.elo, of
which tie Pillsburys took stock OF 100000 and
$4,000 dcbentcres OF the company formed by
the syndicate. The balance was in cash. The
syndicate company issued s5,ooO.00o in stock end
100000 in lebeEtures, each share representing
ffo Among the American stockholders Were
Norton Bliss & Co He thought that the larger
part OF the stock was owned in England. Pills
bury said that under the terms OF the sale he
agreed to manage the properties for i've years,
though he supposed his services could he dis
Deusefi with earlier. Witness employed 100 or
SO men and the pay roll averaged s2.5a per day
r,er man which was increased To 1917 by vol
i1ntsry distribution OF profits by the firm. About
half the employees were natIye-born and half for
eign-born including Irish, scandinavians aud
| 1Sermaps He had no policy with respect TO the
nationality of his men, employing the best that
| could he had
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Sidney Dillon Says Great North
ern is a Partner.
THE ALLIANCE NOT A NEW ONE.
Negotiations in Progress Looking to
Completion of the Road.
Jim Hill Objects to the Zigzag Survey
and Especially to Placing Olympia
on the Main Line-Gould Tears up the
Track on the Omaha Bridge.

PORTLAND, Dec. 3l.-There is much specula-
uon as 70 the real cause of delay on the part of
the Union Pacific officials in paving OFF dis
charged railroad men on the Sound extension.
A lew days ago Chief Engineer Bogue of the
Union Pacific, Engineer Collins, OF the Missouri
Pacific, and Engineer Becker, of the Great
Northern, left together for a trip over the
new road. The most generally accepted solu-
uon OF the situation was that the Union Pacific
and Great Northern had entered into compact
to build the road together. A
prominent official stated today that
contract to this effect was signed by the two
companies about three months ago.
The following dispatch received by Mayor De
Lashmutt from Sidney Dillon today indicates
that this conclusion is correct, and also throws
much light on the cause of the delay in getting
money due contractors:
New YORK, Dec. Sl.--To the Hon. Van B. De
tdshmtttt, Mayor Of Portland: Mr.. Clark has sent
me your dispatch to him. You are not cor
rectly informed as to the facts. The Portland e.
Puget Sound road was being built under a con-
pany and the Oregon Short Line, by which each
costs The short Line h oaen oTerpod its
the. whole amount of the existing estimates
under that contract are due from the Great
Northern. Parties are here trying TO adjust
matters, and hope to be successful in getting q
satisfactory adjustment of it in a short time.
SIDNEY DILLON.
1t is stated on good authority that Jim Hill is
making effective complaints, and TO this is at
tributed the cessation of work and delay in re-
ceivipg money. Hill is said to be opposed to
having the road go by way of Olympia, for the
reason that it increases the cost of construc-
ton. he wants the road to go as nearly
as possible in a straight line between
Portland and Tacoma. This will save the
construction OF ten or twelve miles of road.
Hill, however, is said to be in favor of running
branch line from Tacoma to Olympia.
Another solution of the company's delay in
sending money is that that the company is try
ing to get all the money in they can to meet in
terest on bonds due tomorrow. Those who adj
here to this theory are of the opinion that the
company viii have enough surplus to meet all
obligations for construction work on the Sound
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WILL TURN THOUSANDS AWAY.
Everybody Wants to See Jack Dempsey,
of Seattle, whip Fitxsimmons.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. Sl.--The coming encoun-
ter between Dempsey and Fitzsimmons, on
January IL, is the talk of the town, sporting men
from all parts of the country having announced
their intention to be present, and the Olympic
Club, in whose amphitheater the contest will
take place, is making preparations for great
crowd. At the time of the Carroll Bowen battle
over 5000 people received admission, and about
1900 more ticket-hodeTs were unable to get i'll.
Warned BY this experience, the club manage.
and even this increased accommodation would
not furnish the room for the crowd that is
anxious to witness the fight ct a moderate price
OF admission and to prevent oyercrowding it
has been determined TO place the price OF gen
and boxes for six at sos.
at these prices it is reasonably certain that many
will be turned away from the doors on the
night when the men meet in the ring.
When the articles of agreement were signed
Fitzsimmons did not appear, but was represented
by Carroll, much TO Dempsey's disappointment
Carroll explained the absence OF his principal at
this time by stating that he was III with the
grippe. but afterward admitted that this was
merely a ruse. He did not propose that pemp-
sey should see his man before he reached the
ring side Carrolls statement OF Fitzsimmons'
manner of training, therefore, must be taken
with grain OF salt
Whatsoever it may be- Fitssimmons. to all ap-
pearances, is in tip-top condition. and will enter
the ring In perfect form unless some change oc-
ours In the next two weeks. Carroll evidently
does not intend that his man shall lose the
fight from any fault of his, and Fitzsimmops
modestly says that II Dempsey wins it 1t will be
because Ii is not in his power TO preventit.
Very little information cones from Dempsey's
quarters, except that he IS sfapidly getting into
condition, and is so nearly so that he proposes
TO take rest next week from the heavier work
OF training.
The talent are being left to their own resources
IN the matter of betting, and such wagers as
have been laid are based upon the reputation of
the men, rather than their accurate knowledge
of the form of either. At first betting was even,
one bet of $3.50 at even figures having been
made last week. Now the friends of Fitzsim-
mons are asking for odds, which the friends OF
Dempsey are disposed to give, but they do not
offer them at figures that prove attractive to the
hackers OF the Australian. These, while ex-
pressing the utmost confidence that their man
win win, say that they are waiting until the
betting enthusiasm OF the Nonpareilis admirers
is further aroused, when they expect to place
their money at long odds. They are encouraged
to believe that odds more favorable to them will
be offered, from the fact that the sporting ira
ternity is now almost solid for Dempsey.
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threatened to use knife, when assistance came

threatened to use knife, when assistance came
and the thief fed.
Plans have been decided upon for new
Methodist church in this city, The structure
will be of brick and cost s25,000
:, The Olympia Gas and Electric Light Company
threatens TO withdraw its lights unless given an
other opportunity to bid for lighting the city for
the coming two years. Some time ago the con-
tract Tor lighting the city was awarded to the
pany was granted ninety days in which to COM
plete the contract and the time expires today.
II gave bonds in the sum of 5000. The Olympia
bid with the understanding that light must be
furnished in sixty days. Mr.. Chambers. man.
ager, then asked that his company be allowed
anS'ms t oppoIlunlty 70 pa on the same OASIS
company. This communication was tabled by
the council and the matter ended. The council
mas been notified that the light win be with
drawn tomorrow
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Bad Wine in Good Champagne Bottles.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3I-lspecial detective
sergeants Heidelberg and Wolf, OF Inspector
ByTnes' staff, landed precious pair OF swind-
lers behind the bars at the Tombs this morning
Heidsieck, Pommery, Mumm and other large
wine houses have suffere lately by the sale Of
cheap brand OF champagne with which the
market had been flooded, and bearing the labels
and purp0rting 10 be manufactured by these
houses
Yesterday the detectives traced the manu-
tacture OF the bogus Mumm 10 a little room at
No. Il University Place. There the officers
found Charles ana George Hamburg, comprising
the nrm Of Charles ]. Hamburg q Co.. washing
helds.eck, Pommery and Mumm labels from
old bottles, rehihng these bottles with inferior
cham payne, and cumming on the old labels
ana Gaping the bottles with the old CAPS
brushed Up TO give the appearance OF being
new.