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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-12-20
4 SPRIG OF MISTLETOE.
A CHkEsrAAs SroxY.

dead tEo year, Phenie- -
Nav, | hzFn'E for
got"
lyon act ike yoz
her. I'm this wzy-if
I'm g-ieTIn' and a-so--
roxin ] don's keer 20
raix with them shat 5
rollickin' and c2ycrtin'
thet's ne.
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Are yen gong ESst t2is sAu o. Einter7 $50.
take tbs Northern Pacific. Are you- friends
coming West - visit Then SuzEest IL thea
thaf they taAe tie Northern Eac.rc, - u = tas
oaly d.rec: Aae - Puget SQUAD sa4 y zshingt5a
po-uts. No change ii ears % reeAeckiag Of Tag
sSee- Be sure yu3r ticket re4.lS va tna Noxta-
SEu faC3Gc Ta} lroti
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tears, a. she went past the silent cottages
toward the little ochre-COlOrei house far
down the road IN s side window Of which
she could see her mothers lamp. She
drew up rather short IS she reached the
gate. held fast by 4 sudden. forcibIe re-
membrane % oer mother, and those LYNX
eyes which would al once make sharp in
quest into the tremulous palIor which
Picnic surnlsed in her own couutenance
She laid her cheek against the cold fence
post, and tried to compose herself. Far
% the lighted church presented It's v in
dows IN orange-hued arches a. II each one
were a glory-hIled shrine radiant with
Christmas cheer.
Il ought TO be glad they're happy"
sob5ed PGenle, giving way az last. and
vaguely aware that the welfare Of ones
nelShb0rs srouses $50 active sentiment OF
gratitude when one Is personally
wretrhed.
She heard ! fooIsrep advancing on the
frosty road il was far of. b1t she realized
the need OF oTacing herself for the stern
maternal tribunal within, before the way
tarer should get near enough 10 Sc her
weeping on the fence--an.
IL wSs nearer. indeed, than she had fan
Cled; for even IS she mustered courage ID
undo the gate, clear voice rang out and
held her:
On, Picnic is it you?" II was young
bultock's tones; he vas coming OF 81 ;
What made you leave. Picnic? I
begged sally Lyly TO bring You out into
the big room, and when she went Ii get
you. you were gone. What made YOU"
Il wanted JO-to come away"
He gave her q hot glance OF question
ing
Was Il because YOU dIdn't want 10 see
me. Phenle2''
mol not L"
''Phen.e, look heret" He showed her s.
spriE Ot ul.tletoe.
sally Sall Il VAS yours. so | stole il.
can Keep Z. can't little sweetheart
lie stepped nearer, Just a. the cottage
door opened wide, revealing the unrsleut-
ing lines u Mrs. IiaCoiu's form.
lis that yoQ. >eraphena?" she asked !;
and then size sd3ed. rather quickly: is
that 5 man with YOU u"
For tae slivery light air disclosed
FhenIe. shrinking. IS i we're. for proIec-
ton toward a large. assured Egare n the
path.
Who is it--whAt il he here for p gaspei
Mrs Lincoln, confUsei.y.
Its only ne" SAID Bullock, gsyly:
''and I'm here for your bleSsjpgl You
can't refuse Il on Christmas eve. Mrs.
Lincoln - EVA WIpEE MCt5LAsSoN.
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Under the winter schedule Pullman ears VIII
leave seattle daily al 80 T. over TIE NoEta-
err Pacific Tor tie Fast. same as during sun
E0sr. Eirst-c1Ass accommodations IN Pullman
and csn2as-e4E service No changes a. Ply
s-ul
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THE SILVER POOL.
Investigation Brings Out Few Facts o,
Importance.

WASHINGTON City, Jan. 2o.-ISpeciall-The
committee on the silver pool this morning ex-
anined Senators Stewart. Teller and woIcott
Iney denied all knowledge of the pool
l. y. Hill, a lawyer, said that one j. w He'd
enberg, q real estate man from Chicago came to
MIN last spring, talked over silver legislation
and showed what he said were certificates for
l,ovo ounces OF silver each, suggesting that
the witness could sell some on mar
gin OF $2o thousand ounces and
would be paid one certificate for every four
shares sold. Witness said he might sell some to
business friends, but Heden berg INTERRUPTED
MN with the statement he wanted the eerti6-
Gates sold TO members of congress. Witness did
not want TO go into the thing He had no
kuoWiedge OF any certificates being offered to
members OF congress. Witness had written
some essays on bi-metallisul, which had ar-
peared IN the Congressional Record
Dlngley asked If they were delivered as
speeenes, but witness laughingly answered that
ne ala not know what was done with them
James A. George. who said he ran a provision
store III this city, had heard conversations be-
tween Hill and Hedenberg. Hedenberg had to
him he had got a pool organized that held a
million ounces OF silver. Hedcnberg wanted
witness TO see Southern members, and said he
DID not want free coinage, but the House bill
witness told Hedenberg he was Il free coinage
man, and II he knew congressman were going
the other way he would expose him. Heidelberg,
IN reply 10 suggestion from witness that he
lHedenberg), coming from Chicago. ought to see
ter them, and wanted witness to see Southern
members After the statement that witness Was
Tree coinage man, however, Heidelberg lodged
him constantly
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DARK CLOUDS IN SILVER SKY.
Free Coinage Bill Appears to Be Los
ing Friends in the House.

ing Friends in the House.
WASHINGTON Cry, Jan. 22-ISpeciaL with
In three or four days there has been decided
change in the temper OF the House on the ques-
ton OF free coinage. There is not so much en-
thisiasm III favor OF it, and instead of a very
general feeling that the Senate bill will pass the
House, considerable doubt is expressed. Two
Democrats who have been counted as sure to
favor free coinage, Mr.. Vaux aud Mr.. Mitchell of
Pennsylvania, viii so far come into line with
their Eastern colleagues to refrain from vot-
ing. There are others who have been counted
as sure supporters OF free coinage who are now
classed as doubtful. Much less confidence is
expressed by the friends of the silver bill OF
their ability TO pass the bill
The developments in the investigation of the
silver pool, which have shown that some MEM
beFs were owners of silver when they voted on
the measure last session, has had depressing
effect on the ambitions OF the partisans of the
silver bill. 1t is said that the anti-silyer men
have been getting inside information on the
pool and have been using it as a club to beat
down the free coinage beast The story goes
that this inside information has been taken to
the White House and submitted to the eye OF
the president though just what it is expected
to accomplish by this is not apparent.
The feeling in the House is intense There is
fighting blood there almost hot enough to boil
over, and the party feeling is intense, so that
breaking up of party lines will not be easy.
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City Of Puebla Crashes Into the
Et0n at Nanaimo.
SHOOTING AFFRAY AT TACOMA.
Hunts Gray's Harbor Railroad At
taehed by the Northern Pacific.
Indians at Cou1ee City Agree TO Give
Up the Msxes or the Ghost Dance and
Treat the Whites CiviIly-Port An
geles Council Begins work.

NANAINo, b. C., Jan. 22.-lspecial. l-As the
steamer City OF Puebla was coming in the har-
Dor this morning she coIlided with the English
steamer Eton, outward bound TO San Francisco
with 4,0oo tons OF coal The EtoD had four OK
her main beams abreast the engine-room bent,
three plates badly dented, and two holes cut in
her side. Captain Newcomb, Of the Eton,
threatened to libel the Puebia, but refused to
put up any bonds. Tho Puebia is due at vic-
toria on Saturday, when II is probable she will
be hbeled The City OF Puebla leaves tonight
for Seattle
Following are the statements OF the captains
OF both vessels:
Captain Debney, OF the City of Puebla. said.
81 lett Vancouver at daylight for Nanaimo to
take on 500 tons of coal As entered the har-
Dor saw the Eton coming out, and shortly
after the vessels coilided. can never tell who
was to blame. saw we were coming danger
ously near and backed my vessel fan speed
astern 70 avoid cutting her down. The darnag0
to the Puebla is merely nominal"
Captain Newc0nzbe, OF the Eton, said. sMy
vessel was outward bound with full cargo or
COAL and when i saw the puebla close I gave
one whistle TO indicate was going to starboard
The incoming steamer answered, but did nos
alter her helm. then saw that a collision was
inevitable, and rang TO back fun speed astern.
AS we were going astern the City OF Puebia
struck us amidships between two large beams
sDreasa swc ho,s. tns 2, engine5oom' LOOM ana knocssd @
and damaged the plates. shall probably have
to discharge 1000 or 1O0 tons OF cargo TO repair
damages. III am detained here l will lose my
for every day the ship is lying idle. Had tho
Eton been of iron instead Of steel, she would
have been cut through"
Captain Honeyman, of Nanaimo, is now hold.
ing survey, and it is thought the Eton will
have to enter the dry dock at Esquimalt for re-
pairs. Pilot Sabiston, who was on board tho
Eton, says she could not get out OF the way, ~
she was close to the buoys and slewing at the
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SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
The Democrats, by Skillful Filibuster-
ing, Waste the Whole Day.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. PIN the Senate a
quorum appeared at lO:30, and the question on
the approval of the journal came up Aidrich
took the floor and stated that the Democrats
had thrown off all disguise and disclosed that
they had decided to prevent any legislation un-
less their wishes in regard to certain measure
were acceded to.
Harris said that if the Senate would proceed
to the consideration of an appropriation bill the
minority would consent.
Aldrieh in concluding his remarks moved that
the Senate proceed 10 the consideration of the
resolution 10 amend the rules by adoption OF a
plan OF cloture. A point oforder was made on the
Democratic side that the unfinished business
was n motion to correct the journal OF Tues
days proceedings, and that as Ii involved the
status OF the Aldrich resolution it must be first
disposed OF. The vice president indicated his
desire 10 hear argument on the point, and
the positions on each side were stated by
various senators, Stewart arguing strongly
on the Democratic side and sherman arguing
that, although the motion to correct the Journal
was privileged question, il did not necessarily
other subject might be taken up in preference
by a majority vote. The vice president ruled
Aldrieh motion 10 proceed TO the considera-
tlon OF the cloture rule in order and 0verruled
Harris point OF order. Harris appealed, bat the
chair was sustained. Teller, Wolcott and Stew
art voted with the Democrats.
Aldrich moved 10 proceed 10 the consideration
OF his resolution of cloture, and German moved
70 table it. The vice president submitted the
question and the vote WAS taken. 1t resulted
Yeas 30. nays s., so the motion was lost, and
vote was then taken 10 consider the cloture
rule II prevailed by vote OF 50 to -.
Immediately, however, Harris called up his
point of order made against the cloture resolu-
ton on Tuesday-thst il was not explicit
enough to meet the rule. The vice president
ruled against him, but Harris took an appeal
and was permitted 10 debate. Finally. on mo-
tlon oi Aldrieh Harris appeal was laid on the
table--SS 10 y After further debates and
notices OF amendments by Stewart and Gibson,
Cockrell, who had the floor, yielded and the
senate took a recess till tomorrow. The object
of taking the recess, instead OF ad diouruing, is
supposed TO be 20 avoid questions being raised
as 70 the correction OF the journal. There viii
be journal until the legislative day OF the I'D
is finished
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HUNT ATTACHED IN LEWIS COUNTY
The Gray's Harbor Railroad Sued by
the Northern Pacific.

CESTRALIA, Jan. 2o-fSpeciaL l-SherifI
Degeler this morning attached all the property
of G. w. Hunt In Lewis county, including the
Gray's Harbor railroad grade, Loo kegs OF rail-
road spikes and 500 kegs of bolts. The attach
ment is at the suit of the Northern Pacific Rail-
road Company for 500, 900, supposed TO be an old
freight account between Hunt and the Northern
Pacific east OF the mountains.
Hunt officials here think it Is done to annoy
Hunt, and feel confident Hunt has negotiated
his bonds and that the matter win be settled
The proceedings were conducted very quietly.
none of the officials there being aware OF tho
suit till this morning.
OLYMPIA, Jan. 22.-fSpecfsl IAN attachment
for $4,000 against G.. W. Hunt has been issued
by the Northern Pacific Railroad Company.
CHICAGO, Jan. "a 1T. Paul special says:
For many months two roads have been racing
against each other, being parallel lines TO tho
sea at Grays harbor, Wash One Is the North
ern Pacific and the other G. w. Hunts Today
the Northern Pacific scored point by attaching
Hunts roadbed and all his tools and material
for claim of $4,000. Hunts representative
says the suit was brought merely to delay them.
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HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
Speaker Reed Speaks His Mind on Dila-
tory Proceedings of Democrats.

WASHINGTON CITY. Jan. 22-In the House this
morning Rogers OF Arkansas raised the question
OF no quorum but the speaker counted los nlem-
bers and directed the reading of the journal.
HcMniin OF Tennessee impeached the ruling of
the speaker yesterday, declaring dilatory MeAiil-
lin: motion that the resolution reported By the
rules committee be reeommitted, etc. Springer,
Bland and others supported him.
Speaker Reed said the debate, while noFninaily
upon approval of the journal was really upon
the prCpTleTy OF certain rulings. he did not
think the chickering's OF the past few days added
10 the dignity Of the House. The business OF
the legislative body was 10 legislaie. and not 20
permit its legislation 10 De wantonly inter
Tuptcd.
Alter further debate the journal was approved
By 3 rising vote.
The District OF Columbia appropriation bill
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In the House.

OLYMPIA. Jan. 2a.-ISpecial.I-In the House
this morning Sharpslein presented petition
from the Wala Walla Farmers Alliance. asking
the passage OF maximum rate law and the ere
alton of railroad commission; also asking tho
legislature to maintain a jute-bag mill al the
waIla waIla peuitentisry, OF not less than fifty
looms; referred.
Hutchinson presented several railroad COM
mission petitions.
Candy presented a petition for pay of ". w.
Waitsnan as member Of the constitutional con-
ventioD \ number Of other railroad comInis-
sion petitions were read.
:. c. X. t. by Van Houteu-To appoint Joint
committee 10 examine into the management of
the state Offices: cCneurred in.
III. G. X. 7. by Megler-~To appoint a joint COM
mittee TO meet like committee from the legis-
lature of the state OF Oregon. to lOOk after the
fishing industries on the Columbia, aud To rcgu-
late the laws governing the same with uniform
Several committees asked for clerks, and the
railroad committee asked for clerk for its ex-
elusive use. IN animated discussion followed,
and the motion wns lost - yeas. 81 NAYS
Sniycly called UP the bill relative 20 the hlllDg
OF vacancies during sessions of the legislature.
An amendment was recommended that III eases
where any person he's become entitled u vote
between the tiiENs Of The registration 1t the Last
regular election and tho time nf special election
be may vote, npon PROVING his = gihility salts
factoTiiy to the Judges and inspector. the
amendment WAS adopted aud the nili passed.
The chair appointed the joint fishery com
mittee Meglef, Jones aid PatueE to examine
derson Of Mason aHd Walker.
FIgsI EEATI.sG OF BILLS.
H. b. No. -. By Dysart To aIaepd the act pro-
viding for the organization, classification and
government % municipal corporations, b. pro-
viding for giving the casting vote in cases Of a
tie. muuicITsl iEeofp tons.
H r No. -. hy i5ysaTi-Fo amend the same
act by providing Tor giving - mayors 81 cities
OF the third class the veto power municipal in
corporations.
II b. No. 50. by Morse 10 establish and main
tain q state manual school ~ the town OF san
de Futa, and 10 appropriate money and lands
therefor. normal - huois.
H. B. Ne g. by Anderson % " hstcom Great
ing the Office Of register OF deeds IN counties OF
1000 or more counties and county lines.
Ii. H. No. -, by >harpstcin To amend the tide
lands act; tide lands
Il g. M. IS. By 1harpstein-To provide for the
disposal of money in certain cases: education
H. b. No. ~. by BeFry-Io make II untaWful
for any Judge or county officers 70 charge sol
aiers seameB, etc, lees in relation 70 pensions;
military.
III. B. No %, by Gandy-To provide for add.
tionai superior court judges for spokane and
stevens ecunties.
H. B. No e6 by esandy-Fixing the salaries OF
justices and eonstables in cities of more than
S.aeO Inhabitants; municipal interpretations
H. B. No fA BY PoWeli--Reiative 10 civil ac-
tons against tbs state; ordered engroGAed
Adjourned.
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SHOOTING AFFRAY AT TACOMA.
Contemplate Sausage vender Wounded
by Infurfated Husband.

TACOMA, Jan. 2.-Ispeciall-A sensational
shooting affray which occurred this afternoon.
is exciting Old Town. For some time John N.
Meyers, slaughter-house empIoye, says Charles
Asimns, German wienerwurst peddley, has
been annoying and affecting to be unduly famil-
lar with Mrs. Myers Asimns gave II out that
Mrs. Meyers did not know who was the father
OF her child. This afternoon, while Meyers and
his wife were going home, Asipsns followed,
and Meyers, who carried f0rty-fonr caiibcr
long Winchester rife, considering that Asimns
was approaching too close, shot him In the left
arm between the elbow and wrist. The wiener
wurst ducked around the corner and the en-.
ragged husband fred another bullet into him,
this one also taking effect in the left arm near
the elbow. Asimns, yelling with pain, then ran
away, and Meyers and his wife went home
subsequently Meyers and his frau were ar.
rested, and were arraigned tonight In Justice
Sharpes court, Meyers being locked up In de-
fault OF 5000 bonds, and Frau Meyers being ~
leased Asimns was taken to the hospital.
where he suffers great pain, but his arm may b.
saved.
Frau Meyers is intelligent, and denies tho i'm
putation OF easy morals on her part.
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DEPORTATION OF coNTKABANDs.
Southern Pacific Company VIII Garry
Them to Hongkong for S5I Each.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 22.-The secretary of
the treasury has approved proposition made by
G. B. Williams, behalf of the Southern
Pacific, TO transport Chinese intended for de-
portation from Seattle or Tacoma, Wash, 10 San
Francisco by rail and thence TO Hong
kong by steamer at Sol each, which
sum will include food for the entire
Journey and an adequate guard between Seattle
and san Francisco. The secretary has accord
ingIy requested the attorney general to instruct
United States marshals to turn over 20 the COM
pany designated, all Cinnamon intended for de-
portation and 10 have deputy marshal accom-
pany them TO the steamer.
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TO CHOKE orr FILIBUsTERs.
Proposal to Order Previous Question on
the Appropriations.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 22.-Representatiye
Cannon yesterday introduced a resolution in the
House providing that on saturday next, at 4
O'Clock unless the legislative appropriation bill
is reported TO the House by committee of the
whole, the committee shall be discharged from
its further consideration, with all the amend
ments pending thereto, the previous question 10
be considered as ordered. The resolution also
provides that on Wednesday next, unless the
naval appropriation bill is reported To the
House. the previous question shall be considered
as ordered ut 1 O'Clock, the same rule to apply
also to the consular ana diplomatic appropria-
tion bill Friday, January 80, and to the military
academy bill Tuesday. February . The resolu-
tions were referred 70 the committee on rules
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CONFERENCE AT CoULEE CITY.
Indians Promise to Quit Dancing and
Making Threats Against white Men.

SPOKANE FALLS, Jan. 22.-Tspecial I-AEsist~
ant Adjutant-General Booge this evening re-
eeiyed the following telegram from Brigadiey-
General Curry, commanding the state troops
that went to the okanogan few days ago, with
arms and ammunition for settlers:
''CoULEE CITY, Jan. 22.-Heid council on tho
reservation with about seventy Indians, includ-
ing all the chiefs in this locality. Have exncted
from them promises to stop their dancing or
carrying arms, except when hunting, and to
stop making threats against the white men
whom they supposed took part In the hanging
of their comrade, indian Stephen. They also
promise to assist in ferrcting out the parties
who sell whisky to the Indians, which Is the
prime cause of all this trouble. / am satisfied
that this conference has done much good. aud
think there will be no more trouble at present.
] have been assisted By DE Range and an Indian
farmer, Mr. Thomas, who have been very active
value CURRY.
General Curry's escort returned here today
and he Is expected in tomorrow.
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WASHINGTON sHERIFFs ORGANIZE.
Profitable Convention Held at North
Yakima by the Foes Of Evil Doors.

TACOMA. Jan. 22.-[special- l-Sheriff Price re-
turned this afternoon from North Yakarna,
where he attended the convention of Washing
ton state sheriff. Sheriff Price was prominent
in arranging for the meeting.
ssIn a short time" said he this evening to the
correspondent OF the PosI-iNTELLIeEscEh I'VE
shall have q system whereby prisoner escaping
from one county can be quickly captured In any
OF the counties in the state represented in tho
association A full set Of books will be prepared
showing movements by criminals. length of inn
prisonment sears and biTthmarks upon their
bodies etc. We had very enjoyable time az
North Yakima The citizens entertained us
very Hospitality, and extended 70 US the freedom
of the city"
The association elected the following officers:
President. sheriff MeFsrlane. Naila walIa
county vice president, sheriff Price, Piercs
county; secretary, Ed d. Dows, Skagit county.
treasurer, Ben Holmes, Cowlt1 county. Legts-
latiye committee: Sheriff Woolery, King county;
sheriff Pugh, Spokane county; sheriff Price.
Pierce county; Sheriff simmons, Yakima county;
sheriff MeFarlane, MaIIa Haila county, aud
sheriff Prince, Thurston county.
Eighteen sherids wefe present at The meeting.
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THE ALASKA GOVERNMENT BILL.
Opposed by Judge keat1ey, But Sup
ported by Captain James Carroll.

WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. Especial I-Ex-
District Judge Keatley, of Alaska, appeared be-
fore the House committee on territories today
and argued against a favorable report ON Repre-
sentative Carters bill to establish government
in Alaska. He says that the conditions OF the
territory, its sparse population and vast area do
not warrant the establishment OF a form of gov
ernment beyond what now exists. He was fol-
lowed by Captain james Carroll, who spoke in
favor OF the bill. and presented a memorial
adopted at a juneau convention. The bill and
memorial were referred TO a subcommittee. A
bill appropriating $4,000 for steam vessel for
the use of the civil government was referred to
the same subcommittee. This bill is in accord
anoe with the request OF Governor Knapp.