The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-07-28
THE MEN CONCERNED.


THE MEN CONCERNED.
Career of Some of the Principals in the
Tragedy.
George W. Poor, the victim of the con-
fiict, had wide acquaintance not only in
Seattle, but all along the Northwest coast.
He was a man about 81 years old. Though
not heavily built he was well knit and
wiry, standing about five feet six inches.
His hair was dark and dark mus
tache covered rather thin, firm lips.
The feature of his face was strong,
aquiline nose. He was accounted hand
some man. Most of his life was spent at
sea. Born at Portsmouth, England, he
left home when mere boy, and he
knocked around good deal of the world.
AT one time he was in the cattle business
at Valparaiso, and he fought through one
of the Chilean wars.
Ten or fifteen years ago he came to the
Northwest and in the interval since he
has been steward for various San Fran
cisco boats, also for the Olympian and
other Sound boats. At this work he was
very successful, and his cordial manners
won him hundreds of friends.
In 1886 he was appointed customs in
spector, and in this capacity was stationed
on the Olympian, then alternating with
the Alaskan on the Victoria run. He was
in the service but short time and then
returned to his work as steward. Last
year, in partnership with H. ]. Requa, he
opened jewelry store. In this business
he continued until Sheriff Woolery went
into office. when he became one of the
sheriff's most trusted deputies.
He took G deep interest in the various
secret societies and was an enthusiastic
member of Seattle Chapter. No. 3. Royal
Arch Masons; Seattle Camp. No. SO,
Woodmen of the World; Olive Branch,
No. 4, and of Unity Encampment, No. 2.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of
Ridgeley Lodge, No. 6, Daughters of Re-
bekah, and of Harmony Lodge, No. g.,
Knights of Pythias. He also belonged to
the First Baptist church.
His prominence in all of these organiza-
tons indicated the respect and confidence
in which he was held. Ten years ago he
was married in Victoria, and he and his
wife have lived most happily together ever
since. There are no children in the family
A friend Of the Poors said last night that
he never knew a more devoted couple.
From their behavior one would think they
had been married one year instead of ten.
A few weeks ago Mr.. Poor's sister from
England was visiting them at their home,
3l5 Marion street, and she started to re-
| turn but a short time since.
The many friends of the dead man ut
terly scout the idea that he was in any un-
lawful way connected with the affair
| They point to his fine record as
an officer, his great bravery-for
| he knew no fear-and his high
standing as a man. Thomas Nettleton,
neighbor, said last night: 81 have lived
next door to George for four years and
cannot suspect him of anything low or dis
honorable. No one who knew him will
have anything but kind word for him."
The funeral will probably be at the Bap-
| fist church, and the lodges to which he be-
longed will take part.
| At the funeral of Mr. Elliott, held few
weeks ago, Mr.. Poor, who was present as
| lodge member said to a friend: "Who
| knows which of US will be the next to go?"
"a commonplace remark to which Poor's
sudden death lends strange siEnihseAaN1r
Inspector z. Taylor Holden has lived IA
| Seattle number of years, coming origin
ally from Virginia. After coming here he
engaged in the business of contracting and
building. Subsequently he spent several
months in the employ of the Northern Pa
citic railroad company as secret detec-
tive and about three and one-half years
ago was appointed on the police force I'M
der Butterfield He had the reputation OF
being an eficien. and reliable officer, and
after serving a year on the force ewas APP
pointed deputy sheriff under Sheriff Nc
Graw, and year later was appointed. to
his present position. Since his ap-
pointment as inspector he has
made some good e>captures, hay
ing a large number of friendfa on
the police force who always fiESnfsha im
with any clues theylhappencd to RI to.
Outward appearances gave no ev1 OF
any ill feeling between himself aHs he
other customs officers here at least He is
a married man and has two children.
J. T.. Terry, or Cowboy Terry" as he is
Familiarity known, is anotorious character.
At one time he was a member of the police
force of Seattle under Chief Mitchell. He
later gained a reputation by his dishonest
dealing and served term in
| the county Jail for theft
When he finally did leave the
city he went east of the mountains and
borrowed a good deal of money by repre-.
senting that he was deputy sheriff. He
never paid back cent. About two months
| ago he became acquainted with a young
widow who lived near Walla Walla. He
represented himself as being one of the
| Terry estate heirs, of Seattle. He prevailed
upon the young woman TO marry him.
| Three weeks after the marriage cere-
mony was performed he deserted
his wife. His whereabouts were not again
| known until yesterday, when it was
learned that he was wounded.
Terry is a medium-sized man. about five
feet nine or ten inches high, and weighing
about 160 pounds. He is of fair complex.
ion, with slightly round shoulders, and is
about IS years of age. He usually wears a
| broad SLOUGH hat.
Justice Field Coming.
Associate Justice Field, of the United
States supreme court, will be in Seattle
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