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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-24
Attempted Suicide at Tacoma.

TACOMA, Feb. 2s.-tSpeeial. l-R. A. Glandon.
aged 80, whose father, F. S. Giandon, a wealthy
farmer, resides az McMinnviile, Or. tonight at
tempted suicide at Mrs. Whites lodging house.
at the corner of St Helens avenue and Ninth
street, by shooting himself in the head with
revolver OF IS caliber. He inflicted a scalp
wound on the right side of his head, two inches
long. Or. Fox, while dressing his wound
iokingly agreed with Glandon that il was too
bad be didn't make a 20 of IT," Whereunon
Uiandon pulled a seyen-ineh dirk from an in
side pocket and chased his attendants from the
started 70 remove his shoes, aud Glsndon oh.
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Men stood In Line Five Days Before |
Wfeconsin Land Once.

Men stood In Limo Five Days Before
wisconsin Land Once.
ASHLAND, Wis.,, Feb. "a wild rush for the
lands forfeited by the Wisconsin Central road
and opened by the government for settlement
took place today A long line OF men ana
women had been waiting since last Wednesday.
and though the weather Of Saturday and Sunday
was very Indictment they stuck TO their places
courteously allowing Miss Knickelbine TO 60 to
the hotel at night. The men sheltered them
selves in dry goods boxes with blankets. ctc.,
a best they could, and built large fires in the
streets to Keep warm. This morning the regis.
ter OF the land Office received large number oil
applications by mail, most of which were
thrown out for Irregularities.
When the windows finally opened for filings
Q gang on one side made break to force out OF
place those who had stood in line 50 long. They
resisted vigorously, and for few minutes
knives were drawn and clubs freely used. The
police and . militia company eucceeded in
stopping the fight before any serious damage
was done. Tonight when the window closed .
large number of men were still In line who re-
main there tonight, although the best portion
OF the land 10 already filed on.
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Tacoma's Illegal Police Court.

TACOMA, Feb. 23.-lspecinl Under the order
of the supreme court declaring the Tacoma
police court illegal, John Cloherty was today re-
leased from the county Jail. Coherty was scrv-
ing out a sentence for drunkenness. Several
other prisoners who have been sentenced for
minor offenses will be released ii they demand
it. This afternoon aseedy individual demanded
of Police Judge Parker the S. which he had paid
for drunkenness. The money was not returned.
Judge Parker says he will hold the 1000 fine
money now in his possession, as payment for his
services judge, in case the city refuses to al
low his salary bill on the ground that he was
holding court illegally.
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APACHE PRISONERS RETURNED.
They Were Dying I'm Florida and Will
be Held 1t Fort Wingate.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ. Feb. 2a-tspecial.l-A
carload of Apache Indians, that have been held
a. prisoners Of war in Florida for the past four
years, passed through the city last night for
Fort Wingate, where they win be retained As
prisoners under military guard. The Indians
are reported dying off In Florida, and this is q
portion Of the red devils who were sent to that
state with Geronimo. They are now returned
within q few miles Of their old stamping
ground, to the utter disregard of the appeals
and protests of the citizens of New Mexico and
a Arizona.
Pujacantes, ex-governor Of the Acoma In
dians. was brought here today by Deputy
Sheriffs Baca and Sanches, of Valencia county,
and will be confined in Los Tunas Jail. He Is
charged with assault with intent to kill one OF
his subjects. It is q tlme-honored custom
among the Acomas that any Indian refusing to
obey the mandate Of the governor shall be
severely whipped. Pujacantes ordered one of
his Indians brought to Him for disobeying
his orders. and he was bound legs and arms,
tied to stake aud u hundred lashes
applied to his naked body until the blood
gushed from numerous cuts. The treatment
ives severe, and the Indian almost died. Finally
recovering, and writhfng under his cruel casti-
cation, he went before justice of the peace,
told his story, and the cx-govcrnor's arrest fol-
lowed. The courts will no doubt make an effort
to stamp out the barbarous practices Of the
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Suit Against G. r. Huntington.

NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-(Special ECollis p.
Huntington and the directors of the old Texas
Central Railway Company have been served with
q peculiar notice by the stockholders OF the old
company of that name. 1t is a request to them
trail Trust Company, from his trusteeship
Of the railway company, and an intimation
that If this is not done by March 16 the
holders of IL 900 shares of stock will ask the
courts to restore the road to its old status before
1t fell into the hands of Huntington and Olcott,
who have manipulated the road 1t 10 alleged, to
the detrimcnt OF the stockholders and to the
personal enrichment of Mr.. Olcott and the
Southern Pacific, which is another name for
Mr.. Huntington, whose property this company
L.
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FRAUD AND FIGHTING.
Victory Not Awarded in the
Mitchell-La Blanche Fake.
THE MATcH SOLD. PEOPLE SAY.
Evidence Against tho Marine-The De-
eision Postponed. Pending Investigs-
ton Of the Affair.

SAN Francisco, Feb. c3.-The directors Of the
California Athletic Club held meeting tonight
to consider the question OF awarding the victory
for the NitchellLa Blanche fight, which took
place at the club last Friday night. After dis
cussion they decided to postpone the decision
till next Monday night, charges having been
made that the fight was sold.
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Walla Walla News.

WALLA WALLA, Feb. 2S.-(SpeciaL 1.-The To-
eating committee of the Adventist college
which was to make definite selection of site
Saturday evening again deferred it and now it
is not known when it will be done.
A rather unique case will come before the
court tomorrow on suit of replevin brought by
D. Claussen 4 Co. against Shindler Il Co. The
latter firm appears to have forcibly entered the
Warehouse OF Claussen d. Co. by tearing boards
out of the side and removing 5000 worth of fur
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sNoHoMIsH, Feb. 2s.-ISpecial. ]-Hon. A. W.
Frater spent Sunday in this city with his family.
NJ. j. Hartnett, of the Edmonds Chronicle. spent
several days in this city last week negotiating
for the lease or purchase of the Eye, but failed
to make arrangements.
Contracts for the removal Of the steel cages,
rebuilding of the county jail, and the grading Of
the courthouse grounds are soon to be let by the
hoard of county commissioners.
The Port Gardner Land Company still con-
inue the purchase of land between this city and
the mouth of the river. On Saturday 1t pur-
chased q sixty-nine-acre tract from George
Tompkins for 5000.
The Lumberman's bank Of this city will go out
of business and its place be filled by the SrohO-
mish National bank, with Hon. E. G.. Ferguson
as president.
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school Half HOLIDAY.

The pupils OF the city schools were given an
unexpected half holiday yesterday afternoon in
honor of Washington's birthday The schools
assembled as usual in the morning for the day,
but Superintendent Barnard thought il would
be patriotic idea 10 give them holiday, not
only in honor of the father of his country but
90 enjoy the unusual pleasures OF coasting
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iected. saying he'd been shot fourteen times,
and sswouldn't die with his boots Oh. =
Glandon came here Wednesday from Wtlke-
son, where He was employed In . coal mine he
began drinking freely and is IL thought shot
himself 70 friehten his vito or his father He
has had trouble, he says, with his father, ana
has now telegraphcd for him to come to him.
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He Protests.
Chica1o Tribune.

prisoner" said the judge, sit is my duty to
say that approve of the verdict the jury has
rendered. The crime you committed was one Of
unusual atrocity. With murder in your coward.
", treacherous heart, you stole up behind
your victim and stabbed him in
the back You gave him no
chance to defend himself. 1t was the act Of
an assassin You have shown that you have an
abandoned, malignant heart, destitute of any
redeeming qualities whatever. You are capable
of any crime"
"That isn't fair, judge" protested the Arizona
cowboy, an indignant flush dyeing his bronzed
cheek, ~ n5ver stole horse"
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La BLANCHE GAVE IT AWAY.
He Made His Arrangements . Week
Before the Fake.

He Made His Arrangements . Week
Before the Fake.
NEW YORK. Feb. 23.-The World prints the fol-
lowing from Boston: The fight between Young
Mitchell and La Blanche at the California Ath-
letic Club Friday night was one of the biggest
fakes ever perpetrated on any club There is
positive evidence that the Marine took his own
knockout, according to agreement with promi-
nent Colorado sporting man. On February II
the Marine wrote to the Colorado man from
Rossville, 6ausilito, CAL, the following letter:
"Bet all you can on Mitchell, and telegraph me
how much money you have on. Word your tele-
gram at Grand hotel San Francisco, this way, L
derstand it, The fact leaked out in this city
and several knew Tuesday the match was not to
be level, and got several bets by giving odds Of
$50 to 100 on Mitchell
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A Serious Burn.

Sister Superior Eugene, OF Providence hospi-
tai. met with painful accident in the laundry
of the hospital yesterday morning. While work
ing about the mangle her hand was caught be-
above the wrist, burning the flesh in very pain.
full manner.
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THJTHUvCu q SOutueTHs
A smnli lot OF rol ling stock OF the Great North
ern railroad came over the Northern Pacific
yesterday morning consigned to Colonel Clough,
vice president OF the Great Northern. They are
for use on the Fairhavcn Il Southern. which the
Great Northern will soon begin operating.
The consignment consisted of one locomotive,
two ordinary passenger coaches painted dark
red, two combination coaches, one baggage and
mail coach, and a platform on which were
the trucks for three jumpers. They bear the
legend, "Great Northern" aud in one corner the
initials, "St p, NJ. d NJ
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slu~~inr notch & Little Rock.

Louisville, and J. l. McGraw, of Little Rock,
two well-known sporting men, engaged in
glove contest at the old fair grounds at mid
night last night White won in the fifth round.
The gate receipts amounted to 81 600.
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Freight Car Der.ilcd.

About 8 O'Clock last night, while freight train
was being switched on the narrow-gauge track
OF the Northern Pacific just below the Grant
street bridge, the forward truck of the way car
at the rear end of the train slipped from the
track. No damage was done, however and after
a few minutes work the truck was liied back in
its place
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The L,aie. pelishtea

The pleasant effect and the perfect safety with
which ladies may use the liquid fruit laxative,
Syrup of Figs, under all conditions. make il
their fayerite remedy. Ii is pleasing TO the eye
aud 20 the taste, gentle. yet efiectual in acting
on the Kidneys, liver and bowels.
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Greenhouse Burned 1T New Westminster
NEW WEsrxINsrER, Feb. 23-lspecial.l -At5
o'clock yesterday morning the greenhouse at
Queens park took fire from a defective heating
fue and was completely destroyed. The money
loss 10 not great, but 10000 plants used to deco
rate the parks in summer were completely de-
stroyed, Some of them were very rare, and will
be hard to replace. The loss to the city Is great
and will materially affect the proposed land
scape gardening in Queens park next summer.
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Paying Pool for tho Championship.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Feb. 23.-The pool tourna-
ment for the championship OF the United States
opened this evening with game between Will
lam II. Clearwater and Frank Sherman, won by
Keogh and William wenrick was won by Wen
rick, $50 to log.
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Fresh shad. carp and sardines, Also cooked
shrlmps, Holsters, erawnsh and crabs. Fulton
Fish Market, us second street
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Snow Prevents Tacoma Football Game.
TACOMA, Feb. Especial Lowing to the
snow, there was no football game between Ia
coma and Seattle today.
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II you want 10 make a small safe Investment
take two or i've aeres III Cheriton Gardens. 10
Washington building
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have been given hearing before Justice Won
Tobei yesterday, but his attorney arranged INST
teri With the prosecuting attorney and the de-
iendant waived the preliminary examination
and went TO the superior court for trial.
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II you want farm ST bedrock price call on
J. Ven LonsWay & Co., ila W sshington building.
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Tho snow was not heavy enough to interfere
materially with the operating OF the street rail-
roads in this city. There was some trouble in
clearing the tracks for the carly morning runs.
but after the first clearing was done, the cars
run pretty regularly all day.
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Sailing OF umatilla Postponed Two Days.
SAN Francisco, Feb. 2S.-The steamer Una
tilla was to have sailed tomorrow morning for
Puget sound ports, but owing to the holiday and
consequent inability to take in freight her sail.
ing has been postponed until next Wednesday
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Billy boyle, the prizetlghter, who beat George
shaier to death In the Peoples thsater, was to
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STEAM LAUNCHES AND A CABLE.

Senator Squirrels Work for Puget Sound
Appropriations Successful.
WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. 23.-lSpecial. 1.-The
committee on appropriations today promised
Senator Squire that his two bills, one for the
construction of two seeam launches TO patrol
Puget sound and prevent smuggling, and the
other appropriating s. 800 for the establish ment
Of telegraphic communication between Port
Townsend and TatoOsh island would be placed
ON the sundry civil appropriation bill
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If you want five acres OF land, cheap, call on
Ven Lonsway Il Co., 119 Washington building.
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PERSONAL.

Railroad Notes.
Colonel J. c. Haines goes to Olympia today.
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TIE TRUE FRIENDS OF CANADA.
MR.. GLEN DECLARES THAT THEY ARE NOT THE
TORY HATERs or THE UNITED STATES.

MR.. GLEN DECLARES THAT THEY ARE NOT THE
TORY HATERs or The UNITED STATES
TO the Editor Of The Tribune
sir: on May 30. in a letter TO The Tribune, pre-
diced the death Of Sir John Macdonald and expressed
the opinion that It would create serious crisis IN
Canadian political affairs and lead TO the downfall OIL
mOnarchical government on this continent For dong
SO I am denounced by "Thc Toronto Empire The
personal organ of the late Premier. m enemy OF
Canada have discussed the Canadian question In
many ways during the last five years but have never
written spoken unknd or unScnorOus word Oh
the Canadian people; on the contrary, have always
taken every possible opportunity 10 express IN I'M
mistakable terms my great admiration for them Ihey
equals, nothing more, nothing less. Anyone
who questions the wisdom policy, or patriotism OF tho
Canadian Tor leaders must expect TO be denounced as
an enemy Of Canada. The late Sir John A. Macdonald
has been Premier of Canada the greater part of the
tine for the last forty years He lived uXurOusly ana
Jared sumptuOusy at the public expense lie squan-
dered tens Of millions Of public money as bribery
fund 10 maintain a Parliamentary majority. The same
Is true of Charles Upper for long term of years.
The Tories aTo selfappOnted guardians OF Canada.
Mr. Wman who has expended tens Of thousands of his
own money made in this country to make known the
great natural resources OF his native land has been at
tackled by Sir Charles Upper and denounced a con
splratOr Mr.. Wiman has given more time and earnest
and intelligent study to the progress and de-
veiOpment OF CaDada curing the la't I;n wears tai
Sir Charles has given in his whole lifetime With Sir
Charles It has been study Of selfpeservatlon and
promotion. He Inns served his country for a personal
and pccuniary consideration. He has been a lOyalist
for mighthoOd and revenue. Not so with Mr.. Wiman.
He has rendered great service ut his cost ana ex
pense without any hope expectation OF personal gain
The inspiring has been love Of country. lie has
given his time, his influence and his own money mot
public money! to for his cOuntymen free access
10 this market II he succeeds the gain 10 Canada will
DO infinitely greater than that caused by the conStuc-
tlon OF the CANADIAN Pacific Railway, or any other
measure lnaugurated by Sir John or Sir Charles
dou6f II there IS any man In Canada who employs
more Canadians than does Mr.. Wiman in his business
In New-York and his branch offices throughout the
United states and England. No young Canadian Of
good moral character and habits ever applied TO Mr..
Wman in vain for his influence or assistance in secur
inc a postion have had the pleasure Of his ac-
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quaintance for than quarter OF century, anu
know that hundreds II not thousands, OF young Can$
dams have been assisted by him. In his intense ue
sire 10 promote the development Of Canada nc mas
asked great deal more than II seemed 10 me wise "r
us to grant, and have earnestly opposed MS "e"S'
lie has been more concerned for his native country
than he seemed to be for his adopted country lie mas
travelled many thousands Of miles TO deliver addresses
Mandatory OF the resources of Canada lie has Literally
flooded Washington the last ten years when Con-
gress IN session with letters aud circulars OF tho
same character, and each session he has gone there
several times and personally appealed 10 CO0gre sen
and Senators 10 open the markets OF this country cc
10 his cOuntrymen NJ matter how pressing MS Du5l-
ness engagements he always cheerully submits " IN
Interview Canadian affairs II the interviewer repre-
sent a respectable journal His correspondence Win
leading business men and statesmen OF tlls COih-
try respecting Canadian reciprocity Is immense; In ono
word he has Canadian reciprocity on the BRAIN
He has done more 20 impress upon the PUBIC
mind in this country the great value OF the natuiai
resources OF Canada than any other living Canadian,
he has been denounced by the selfappointed Tory
friends OF Canada who fatten at the public crib an
enemy Of Canada. Happily the end Of Tory rule IN
Canada Is almost In sight, unless we prol0ng ~ by al
hitting the natural products OF Sanada mo HIs
market on terms similar 30 those OF the treaty OF 1904
While Canada insists upon continuing as an appen-
dage 10 a European monarchy add under It's direction
and control We cannot wisely adopt policy that VIII
epldy increase her wealth and population, We do
nI6 admit wheat, oats, barley animal products free
from Republican Brazil-why should we from Imperial
Canada7 Mr. W1man should persuade his counrys
men TO assert their political manhood and thereby be
come a Nation with controlling and directing interests
wholly American. Then we may give them. as Mr.
term 81 years. FRANCIS WAYLAND GLEN.
Brooklyn, June 8. 1891.
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Scehdants often unable to furnish the information
10 establish their claims. But now. see We in
connecticut have list of those who served fIom
connecticut tlncomplcte-I know of nearly twenty
omitted) but Stll printed list Let me Illustrate:
NY father's father died in le42. know he had been
soldier. had often heard him talk of his army
service, and know that he drew small pension. My
mothers father l knew nothing about; my mother
died when was child, and her father died about
1910 or 1912; knew merely his Looking
over the published list find private soldier hav-
ing his name in the state militia who served at New
York In 1776. Looking further find the name of
great grandfather twho died in 1910 a private In
captain Woodbridges company, Sth Connecticut Line
Looking still further. find the of another great
grandfather as private in General Waterbury S
state brigade. | know where they lived the
published record corresponds with that knowledge
their names are net very common. Am warranted In
saying that four OF ancestors served In the RevO
fau0h. is there anything doubtful" about my
credentials? y Within the past year have been able
OF men who had no knowledge whether their anees-
tors served not. And this shows why, in C0nnect
cut we are Increasing In membership so much fnster
than in most other States. l have furnished similar
Illinois. Tennessee. Missouri, Colorado. California and
Washington. No price could be named now for which
the descendants Of Connecticut soldiers would 90 with
this printed record Is there anything doubtful
about the credentials" of the descendants Of Connect
icut soldiers
The 5. \. II. and 5. r.. in every other one Of the
thirteen original states should at bestir them
selves TO have complied and put into print so far
they obtain them. the names of the noble who,
amid prvation. suffering and toll helped each in his
way to make a nation with the best Government
earth. w. W. l..
Meriden, Conn, June Is, 1891