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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-15
A Destitute Family Walks From
Tacoma to Ritzville.
SPOKANE cLoTHIERs SUSPEND.
Governor Ferry Would Have Vetoed
Geological Survey Appropriation.
A Nanaimo Miner Killed-Drowninc Ac-
cident Near Hoquiam-suicide at New
Westminster - Representative FIum-
merfelf Resigns.

SPOKANE. May H-TSpecial. There al
rived in this city yesterday from Ritzville
German named August Wagner, accom-
panied by his wife and two little children.
The family were in destitute circum-
stances. and succeeded in enlisting the
sympathies of prominent citizens by re-
lating a sad story Of their treatment while
IN Tacoma. According TO his own story,
Wagner, accompanied by his wife, son
and 2-year-old baby. landed at New York,
from Germany, December /, 1890. He had
IN his possession $40 in coin. and desired
TO proceed Immediately 10 his ultimate
destination, a small town in Michigan.
where he has relatives. He fell into the
clutches of scbemIng immigration agents.
and was pursuaded 10 exchange his $40
for tickets TO Tacoma, where he and his
destitute family arrived on or about De-
cember %
Within few days of his arrival. Wag-
ener says, he encountered one Wolf, an ex-
Lutheran preacher, and he introduced him
to man named Herman knabel. who
promised to employ him at 81 per day and
board, and his wife at $50 per month and
board, 10 enter his employ. WAGNER and
his wife eagerly accepted, and worked
iot hHdD4e from late III Deceflper
to April 7 last. Upon that date
they asked Knable for settlement. but he
declared that he owed them nothing. as
they had agreed TO work for their board.
When they pressed him for the money
they claimed was due them. Knable de-
clared that even il he had agreed to pay
them the stated wages, he owed them
nothing, as he had paid the railroad
charges on the chattels belonging to them.
Then they left his employ and started to
walk from Tacoma to the state of Michi-
gan, distance of over 1000 miles. They
did not know how far away ii was but they
were desperate and did not care. Wagen-
er, his wife, and two little ones, actually
walked from Tacoma to Ritzviile,
some 800 miles or more, and
there paused, completely exhausted and
almost starving. They understood no
English and could seldom find anyone
who understood German. AT Ritzville
they were discovered by kind-hearted
railroad man and he brought them 10
Spokane. The German residents of the
city are highly incensed, and today called
the attention Of the Spokane Humane So
ciety to the matter.
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ARNELL DEAD AS A Dopo.
Michael Davitt Says So-Redmond's SAL
arr Stopped-DwYer Gray Deserfs


IoSDoS, May B.-PsrnelI IN an interview TO
night said he had received q Telegram from Gray
denying the report th9t he had seeded.
DU BLIN, May 1.-The NGf5oRdt Prsss, McCar.
thyifc organ, announces that T.. Dywer Gray
who. on the death of his father, the late esifdr
OF the FresnlGas J0RrRGl, became the possessor
of the latters interest in that paper, has seeded
from ParnelL The Freemdn's journal asserts
that Gray has not changed his political opiu-
ions, but has tried 70 re-unite the warring fac
tioGs OF the Irish party.
LIyERPooL, May H-Mfchael Dsvitt and fam
lily sailed today for Quebec, en- route for san
Francisco. In an interview previous to depart
ure. Dsvitt said: After the next general elec-
tion Parnell will only have four followers. Par
nell is as dead IS dodo"
DUBLIS, May 14-At meeting last nizht of
the electors OF North Wexford. il was resolved
10 stop payment OF the salary of John T. Red
mond, who represents North Wexford in parlfa-
meDt, and devote the money thus saved 70 the
relief OF eyicted tenants Redmond il one Of
PernelIs ENJOYS now in the United States to
collect funds for the Parnellite cause
NEW YORK. May 1.-THE forty second annual
convention OF the Ancient Order of Hiberniens
adjourned today after revising the constitution.
A resolution was adopted deploring the exist
ing disunity il the party and expressing a hons
that il would re of short duration. MF. sber-
lock, OF Syracuse. n. Y, was elected national
delegate: Patrick Dugan, of Jersey City, secrs-
tsry, and J. 5. Patton, of Boston. national treas-
urer
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SECRECY BREEDS CORRUPTION.
Preachers Think Closed Lodges Are Re-
snonsihIe for the Church's Decay.

CHICAGO, May 14.-The fourth annual Chris
tan conference on the secret lodge system con-
vened today. Delegates were present from all
over the country. The topic for discussion was
Temperance Orders" the opening paper being
read by Rev. A. Thompson. OF Bartlett. Ia He
believed secret societies were doing more than
anything else TO disrupt the church In his ex-
perience the temperance lodge had detracted
greatly from the Sunday school The topic was
discussed at length.
In the afternoon a paper was read by Rev
Hawley, agent OF the National Christian Asso-
ciatiou on industrial Orders" The laboring
classes, he said, should organize for mutual in
struetion, benefit and political purposes. but the
minute they become secret orders il becomes
wrong, from the very fact that secrecy breeds
corruption. Rev. c. D. Trumbull, OF Morning
sun, Ia, in lengthy paper, said every minister
ought to have an opinion on the subject OF secret
societies If they would all come out and
preach against the evil the results would be
wonderful
A number OF other papers were discussed al
the evening session, and the conference ad-
iourned TO meet next year a. Pittsburg.
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unued. 81 could take some action on tbs
matter, but the lieutenant governor and
state treasurer have gone up into the okarogan
country on fish hatchery business. snd VIII be
away month. Perhaps II viii be time enough.
however, when Major Povell's forces arrive. /
confess that had been here when the bin was
passed Tor the geological survey ! would not
have signed il, as l bel!eve il is the duty OF the
general government 10 attend 10 that matter, as
il IS going TO do
visit 10 the mining bureau showed that Gov
eTnor Ferry was member Of the bureau, but
had never attended meeting. II is said that
be had been requested 10 take an active part in
the work Of the commission since his return,
but his other duties were too numerous, and az
everything was practically under way and he
was not interested in mining. be declined.
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KENTUCKY DEMOCRATS.
Tariff Reform the Paramount Issue
Free silver Coinage Demanded.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May 1.-THE Democratic
state convention is siill in session. The plat
form adopted tonight insists that tariff reform
is the paramount question before the American
people, and denounees the Mckinley bill as
the most outrageous measure ever passed in an
American congress" The platform contrasts
with il the policy OF Grover Cleveland and John
G. Carlisle. which would discourage unneees-
ssry expenditure, provide all needed revenue.
cheaper what we buy and open the markets OF
the world 70 the products Of our farms and fac
tories. On silver the platform says;
Recognizing the fact that the nitcd States is
the greatest silver producing country in the
world, and that both gold and silver were
equ uaay the money of the constitution from the
beginning of the republic until the hostile and
fraudulent legislation of the Republican party
against silver, which unduly contracted the cir
culating medium of the country, and feeling
that the growing interests OF the people demand
money for use in the exchanges OF trade and
commerce, we tender our gratitude 10 the Demo
Gratis OF the last congress for their almost uDani
nous vote IN both houses il favor of free coin
age, and demand its restoration to the position
OF equality before the law given 1t by our
fgthers.
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Representative FiummerfeIt Resigns.

OLYMPIA, May l4--ISpeeial l-Governor Ferry
was somewhat astonished this morning to re-
ceiye letter from member OF the House of
Representatives, announcing his resignation,
thus breaking the old saw about Democratic
ofieials--"Few die and none resign" Repre-
sentative c. II. Flummerfelt is from near Paseo.
Franklin county, and has been q telegraph
operator and stock raiser. This leaves Franklin
county without representative in the lower
body in case an extra session is called, which
now looks doubtful. il also reduces the Demo
cratic minority. Mr.. Flnmmerfelts reasons for
resigning are that he is going to leave the
country
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vashing.on Land Decision.

WASHINGTON CITY, May 14.-tSpeeial The
secretary OF the interior today denied g motion
in beaalf OF Joseph Hughes and others for re-
hearing in the matter OF certain timber land en-
tries in the Vancouver, Wash, district He
affirmed the decision OF the commissioner OF
the general land Office IN the case OF Frank J.
Colburn VS.. E. J. Pitran, involving pre-emp-
ton cash entry for land in the Spokane Falls,
Wash. district dismissing the contest insti-
futed by CoIburn. The secretary denied the
motion for a review of the case Of the United
States against Montgomery and Others, involv-
ing certain timber entries in the Vancouver,
Wash land district.
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Steamer for Pertland- coos Bay Koute.

PORTLAND, May 14.-TspeciaL Portland is at
last 20 have steamer to run between this port
and Coos bay. 4 committee was appointed BY
the Chamber of Commerce some time ago 70
raise $4,000 subsidy for putting the
steamer. At special meeting held this after
noon the committee reported that they had
raised sl2,5s2 The Chamber Of Commerce then
guaranteed 10 make up the difference and con
tract was Al once drawn Up with the owners of
the steamer Wilmington This boat is of so
tons burden and can accommodate seventy-hre
passengers. il IS to make one round trip each
week and will be nut on the rrlu at once
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GoRMAN TO. PRESIDENT.
The Maryland Boss Boom Begun by a
Meeting I'm Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Msy 14.-Ispecial. Five thous-
and Democrats crowded in snd around the Fifth
regiment arTnory tonight and shouted for Cor
man for president. The senator was presented
with q magnificent silver service, for which a
fund of 5000 was raised among ofice-hold-
eTs and members OF Democratic clubs through
out the state. Mayor Davidson msde the pre-
sentation, stating that the silver service was
a testimonial from Maryland Democrats in ap-
probation of Gorman's service as the leader of
his party in congress, and for his efforts in Sc
curing the defeat of the elections bill German
in accepting the gift spoke hopefully OF Demo
cratic prospects, and smiled in his usual quiet
way when the crowd shouted that he must
lead them in 1se2.
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A DUKES BROTHER IN LUCK.
Maurice LopateckI, Of Tacoma, Falls
Heir to Ten Millions.

TACOMA, Nav I4-lSpeciaL Maurice Lops-
teeki, Russian exile. who has been pursuing
scientific studies in this city Cor several months
states that through the death of the Duke of
FedoriEitz. his broiher-in-law, be has fallen
heir to si 00o 900. Fcdoriwiiz left an estate val
ned at sso,00o.poo IN Iifhuania and Radon, in
Russian Poland He died ehiidless and with
ont direct heirs. and therefore Dopateeki will
receive one fourth OF the estate. Lopatecki is a
democrat, and since Fedoriwitz was chosen to
represent the nobility OF his district al the
onation OF the emperor at Moscow the yonng
man has not been on speaking terms with him.
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THE MINING BUREAU FARCE.
Governor Ferry Objects to the squan-
dering of Public Money.

OLYMPIA, May speciaL l-Goyernor Ferry
received a letter from the Seattle Chamber Of
Commerce this morning relative 10 the geologi-
cal suryey OF Washington Last year the Cham
her OF Commerce communicated with Major
Powell. of the United states geological survey,
and has received q letter from the
major announcing that his men viii
begin work II the state pretty sooa- The
Chamber OF Commerce suggests that the
bess results for the state could be obtained by
the two forces OF the state and government work
ing together "WhS need We spend $5o,e10 in
geological surveys If the government IS going 70
do it@s' suggested the governor IF coald get
TIE mining bureau together 81 o1ce, ne con-
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The Cbebalis Count, Eond..

ABERDEEN. May 4.-[specisi This county IS
much agitated over proposition TO vote bonds
for the purpose of building county roads. The
fight is made against the bonds because most
people of any experience believe that too many
roads are proposed TO be built with the money TO
be raised. some $4,000 viii be available for
road building, which only allows about 81 go
per mile for the roads proposed 10 be built This
amount win scarcely cut hole in the woods
and many taxpayers are opposing it because Of
the waste of money. However, there is so much
actual need for roads that there is not much
fear OF the bonds being voted on general princi-
Y,fQ
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WEED WILL FIGHT HILL.
The PlattsbuFg Statesman After the
Whisky Governors Scalp.


NEW YORK, May IA Press Washington City
special says: smith n. Weed passed through
here today, ostensibly in connection with
establishments OF = military station
at his Plattsburg home. He found
time TO spend three hours or more in consulta-
tion with Senator Arthur z. German, the boss of
the Democratic national committee. It was the
first time the two had mst since David B. Hill
so trescherously bowled Weed out of the nomina-
ton for United States Senator from New York and
W eed is understood to have recited a tale OF the
betrayal in detail Weed gave German dis
tinctly TO understand that If Hill attempted to
corral the denomination for governor this year,
he and his friends would not only fight him in
the convention, but should he make the race
they would employ the most effective means to
defeat him.
The Plattsburg leader, just before leaving for
New York this evening. was asked by friend
what chance Hill would have for election
should ne be nominated. His reply was: mo
chance at all.''
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Two Koch Lymph Cures in Portland.

PORTLAND. May 4-Ispecisl. l-koch's lymph
is no longer al experiment in this city. for two
patients who were given treatment in ST. Vim
cents hospital have been discharged cured.
The physicians are surprised at the
success Of the remedy and believe
that the lymph is the coming specific
for tuberculosis If given the patient in
time. 1t is a significant iaef that only in these
two cases were the physicians satisfied that tie
disease was genuine tuberculosis. In the other
eases undergoing treatment they have thus far
been able 10 discover no baciln The men who
were cured by lymph treatment are Pfof. an old
Russian, and William Rhosdes, of Heppner
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importers Must Give Their Names.

WASHINGTON CRY, May i-Sseretary Foster
has directed the customs officers at New York TO
refuse entry of goods in the name of custom
house brokers or others who are merely the con-
signees, unless they disclose upon entry the
name OF the ultimate consignee or purchaser,
file a certified copy Of the invoice by which set
tlsment for the purchase OF the merchandise IS
made and disclose al the facts and eircum-
stances necessary to satisfy him that the trans
action is free from tsint or fraud. This Is the
outcome Of recent investigations.
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THE CRISIS IN PORTUGAL.
II the Ministers so Advise. the King fs
Ready to Abdicate.

MADRID. May Sensational reports in con-
nection with the situation in Portugal are being
circulated. JBstirin, Republican organ. says the
king of Portugal is disposed 10 sbdieate the
throne. should the ministers come TO the con-
clusion that such step is necessary
LONDON, May 1.-The Lisbon correspondent
of the Times denies the revolutionary movement
in Portugal and asserts that the country is in .
tranquil condition
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No Heduction OF Grain Rates.

TACOMA. May l4-tspecial l-f5eneral Passen-
ger and Freight Agent g. g. Chandler, OF the
Northern Pacific. was asked today by the core
spondent OF the PosT-IsTELL4GEScKR If his com
pany proposed TO make any reduction in grain
transportation rates from Eastern Washington
to ths sound Mr.. Chandler replied as follows;
know absolutely nothing about the matter
except what have seen in the daily papers I
have not heard Of any reduction being ordered
Yes, will be informe6 just as soon as any
change in rates is made. have not been CON
suited in the matter. aad do not know that the
COMPANY eoptemplates aNy action in the mater
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BIG FAILURE IN SPOKANE.
NJ. Kaminsky & Co., the Large Clothing
Dealers, SUSPEND.

SPOKANE, May I4-IspeciaL The large cloth
ing house OF NJ. kaminsky a. Co, of this city.
has been closed on attachments aggreEating SO,
6ss, issued by Judge HGniord. OF the United
States court. Levi Strauss. of san Francisco. is
the heaviest creditor with s3s.34S and sam
Simon, OF Portland, comes next with S94S. Suits
sggregating over 5000 were also begun against
the firm today in the superior court Kaminsky
& 20. claim that the suspension is only tenn
porary, and that they wiz resume business in a
Ton Ha-
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Cooa Prices for Grain This Year.

WATERMELON CITY, Nay 1.-THE report OF the
s.atistician OF the department OF agriculture
since the last of April Of last year, shows an in
crease OF 400 per cent FOR corn and q per cent
for csss IN price. The elimination OF the sur-
plus corn and cats, through the under p-oduc-
ZION OF last year, insu-es coed prices fo- those
erops. while TIE shortage Of wheat OF the world
for two years and the foreign prospect for grow
ing crops promises the largest foreign demand
for ten years 81 renuneEative price.
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Homeopathic state Medical Society.

SPOKANE, May H-Ispecial. The Homeo-
p4thic state Medical Society in session here to-
day elected the following officers: President
II. B. B2gisy, OF Seattle: vice president, c. n
BALDWIN, o. Port Townsend: secretary, c. F.
Graves. of Spokane; treasurer, F. A. Churchill.
Of Seattle; board OF ceasors, Drs- selfridge, Of
Port Townsend; CARPENTER, of seattle; wisner,
OF Tacoma: Z. P. Penheld, OF spokane and
Young, OF Seattle. The next meeting viii be
held II Seattle the second Tuesday in May, Iss2
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DROWNED NEAR HooUIAM.
Warren Eddy Falls into the River
While Loading a Scow.

HooUrAN. Wash, May A-lspecial. Warren
Eddy, Young man p wears OF age, who recent
ly came 70 tSrGy's Harbor from Nebraska, WIS
drowned yesterday while loading bridge timber
for the Northern Pacific on "a scow at KaTr's
mill Driving his pick into heavy timber. he
gave it hearty pull IN order 10 place the timber
in position, when the pick yielded to the press
ure, and young Eddy fell backward into the
river. Several men who were standing around
saw him go down and come 10 the surface, but
made no effort TO rescne hun. The body mp to
the present time has not been found, although
diligent search is being made for il.
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SAX FRANCISCO, May A-Tths United ssstsu
steamship Omaha arrived here this mornin9
from san Diego
II is Understood the Omaha will proceed tc
Mare Island navy yard, where ahe viii 70 ou+ of
commission and her crew be transferred 70 ths
receiving ship Independence. Ter officers stat
ed that they had no information of Importance
corcerHsng the harleston. Chief Engineer Nc
Cornel. OF the u nited States steamer Mohlcan.
which is now al Mare island, was in this city to-
day, and Is quoted Is saying thss the Nohscaa.
instead OF the Alert. would relieve the Ranger
al Tustarnaia, and would soon start on her
ysyaVc-
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A WELLINGTON MINER KILLED.
The Wheels of Locomotive Passed
Over His Face.

NANAIMo, B. c, May l.-Ispeeial.l IA miner
named John Ranks was killed at Wellington
yesterday by being run over by an engine
Deceased had just received his pay, and seeing
an engine pass he attempted TO board it to 70
home. He Was thrown against the stump OF q
tree, and rebounding fell on the track, when the
wheels OF the engine passed over his face,
smashing it and almost cutting of his right
arm. Death was instantaneous. At the inquest
the jury returned verdict Of accidental death.
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NEW YORK, Hay H.-The doctor attending
Mr Blaine tonight said: The report that Mr..
Blaine is worse than has already bse1 stated By
members al his family Is entirely without ioun-
dation. He was simply taken III with an sttsek
OF ind geSsior, which. as you know, VIII lay
one up, especially person advanced u years.
The long and short OF il Is that Blxiae Is over
worked and needs rest
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NEW WEsTxIysTEg, May Il-lspeciAl. THE
body OF an unknown nan was picked up at
the mouth oi the Fraser river last night by two
fishermen. Coroner Pitten6righ went down to-
day 10 hold an inquest and investigate. The
body is supposed 20 bs that OF J. a Jackson,
who committed suicide on sunday last.
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TACOMA, May special Judge Allyn this
afternoon granted 20 American lake property
owners perpetual Injunction preventing the
Tacoma Water Company from drawing a TEN
porzry supply OF water from the LAKE. The
water compsuv must now head for Green river.
its chosen permanent source OF supply.
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Surxev Of Port AngeIes Reservation,

SPOKANE. Nay 14-fSpecisL To-day Repre-
sentative Wilson received notification from the
general land Office that the survey OF the Port
Angeles reservation lad been ordered in accord
ance with the advice OF the surveyor general Of
this state.
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BOYS SPRING OUTFITS

Fcys spring outfits az the 7. 4. Rssin Cloth
ing Colxzuys. :. s0s Front street.
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Professor 6aussmsn, well known = . teaches
OF languages and who vas consul a. Athens N
der President Lincoln, died in Mlsrsukes.
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The Albert Fast Black
are GUARANTEED ABSOLUTELY
FAST BLACK, and beyond a
doubt are the finest hose in
the market today; I5c, 25o,
35c, soc, DOC, 75c and 81
per pair.