The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-08
TO PAY A PIONEER.
Memorial Passes Both Houses to
Aid Peter Stewart.
SENATORS NOT EARLY RisERs,
Owsnxs' BiIf 60 Allow the State TO Sc
cure Additional Capitol Grounds
Lost By One Vote.

W
is very interesting story of early hard
ship By an honored pioneer, and OF the
utter neglect Of the federal government TO
make PREPARATION for property confscated
many years ago In the year 1850 Peter g.
Stewart secured q possessory right to two
tenths of the townsite of old Pacific City.
on Bakers bay, Pacific county, on the
Coirmbia. and erected an iron
house Of the value Of $1,000,
and other improvements worth $500.
The purpose of the iron house was 20 Sc
cure projection against Indians, who were
troublesome in those days. In 1853 the
government discovered that the land of
Stewart was very good site for light
house, and reserved il for that purpose.
giving no compensation for his improve
ments. Stewart went to Oregon, whence
be had come in 1873, and has remained
there since. There is now pending
IN congress q bill for Dis relief.
in the amount of 5000, and
the memorial requests favorable action BY
that body Peter G.. Stewart is now 81
years old and Is one of the well-known
pioneers Of the Northwest Hewas mem
Der of the executive committee Of the pro-
yisionaI government of Oregon. and took a
prominent part in the early days in build
ing up and maintaining the common
wealth. He vas chosen by the legislature
OF the pl0eASAOslai governments pFecluiHg
Judge Of the district court of
Ciackanlas county, and, as his
Petition aodesfly recites. rendered
service in that capacity 10 the best of bis
ability" By reason Of age and financial
losses, he has no property or means TO
supper; himself But, he says, she does
not ask for charity at the hands of this
Legislature, but simply asks that they lend
their assistance 10 him IN securing from
the government his inst Claims"
The old gentleman was in the House
this morning when the memorial was con-
sidered. He leaned against one Of the
pillars outside the railing, watching the
proceedings with much interest. Flum-
nerfelt alone objected TO the memorial,
saving he was not entirely satisfied that
the claim was just. Hunsaker and Candy
made warm speeches in advocacy, the lat
ter calling attention 70 the venerable ap-
pearance OF the petitioner, and asking if
such man could be guilty
Of an improper request for relief.
Walker added that he had known Mr..
Stewart for thirty years. and the House
could depend on everything be said or did
as square goods.
The memorial viii De forw arded imme-
diately to Washington
okanogan Smith this morning presented
spetition from number of residents of
Okanogan county, asking authority TO or
ganize cavalry company, TO be regularly
armed and equipped and permanently
mustered into the active service of the
national guards. The uncertainty as TO
the attitude of the Indians in that vicinity
is assigned as the cause Of the organize
ton.
The Sachs investigating committee had
little trouble getting permission of the
House TO proceed to Port Townsend to
take testimony. The committee today
submitted . somewhat lengthy report,
asking the grant of certain further DOW
ers by the House and payment of expenses
of the trip. Sharpstein vigorously OBJ
jected to the method of procedure as laid
down by the committee. and moved
that it be Invested of its authority to 60 TO
Port Townsend and its power to send for
persons and papers, and that 1t be allowed
TO consider only documentary evidence
brought before il in Olympia Snively
raised the point Of order that the duties of
the committee had previously been con-
frrned, and the point was sustained.
Frame Of Snohomish, he of the 5000
Doodle story, arose and objected altogether
70 the investigation. He wanted 10 hear
something from other committees that
had been sent junketing about the state.
Judge Sachs Is no worse now than he has
been for twenty years. He defeated one
of the brightest legal minds
Here Piumu1er and Garretson objected
to the discussion of Sachs character and
the point was sustained. Frame contin-
ned 70 object 10 the investigation. Sharp
stein said he did not object to the inyesti-
cation, but to the manner il was proposed
10 be conducted. The previous question
was called for and ordered. and the origi-
nal resolution was carried-36 ayes, 80
nays.
smyth's bill TO regulate teleph one COM
panies provides that the rate shall not ex-
coed s. per month. instead of So as at pres
ent. The toll for five minutes fconyersa-
ton between cities Is limited TO 25 cents.
instead Of 10 cents. The bonus of $40 now
required for putting in telephones is re-
moved.
The bills creating Palouse and Sherman
counties. whose provisions have pre- yiously
been outlined in these columns, were pre-
scented 20 the House today.
\ new railroad bill, 10 prevent unjust
discrimination, came IN this morning from
Tiffany OF Whstcom. II requires, among
other things. that railroads shall furnish
cars for handling grain, upon reasonable
notice, and provides for the recovery by
any person damaged of three times the
amount lost.
But one more than two-thirds of the
members OF the Senate were presen when
President Wilson's gavel called that
august body to order at 10 O'Clock this
naThing. Several had gone home,
while few, having fallen into
the pleasant habit of sleeping tin
noon, found it impossible TO respond
At roli-call. Nor did they appear at all.
The senate - very industrious when in
session, ana Is more expeditions than the
Mouse hht strenuous objections are raised
20 holding morning sessions Most Of the
members think there IS ample time during
afternoons 20 attend TO all business living
on the table, and accordingly have stood
IN together not 10 meet before Q O'Clock
This has been done with one or two ex-
ceptions. This morning. for instance. the
Senate met at 10 IN order 70 gef the secre-
sary' desk clear Of papers and adjourn in
time 70 set dinner and catch the O'Clock
boat down the Sound. An adjournment
was taken at noon until O'Clock Monday
which gives ali time 20 return. while TIE
House, which is recently disposed 10 re-
main IN session as much as POSSIBLE. AID
lonrned nll 1880 Monday morning.
Senator Dyer's bill providing for nav
ment of mileage OF the encouragement
and judges OF the supreme and superior
courts. after coming up for third reading
several times. and being as often re-refer-
red 90 the judiciary committee. at last
passed the Senate. Ii originally pro-
vided that judges OF superior and
supreme courts should be allowed
their actual travelling expenses
Objection was raised TO the clause provid-
Ing Tor act9ai fraw4tfpw erpau<as n; a.