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Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-24
To Build to Portland

SEATTLE, Dec. IA railroad man
who Is In a position TO be well informed
says there is no longer any doubt that
the Great Northern will build next
spring to Portland. II has been
rumored several times Of late that such
was the case. The gentleman giving
the information says: "I have been in
conversation this week several times
with high official Of the road. He
assures me that President Hill has
issued instructions to run the track
over the original surveys of the Union
Pacific Puget sound extension, which
was to have been built In connection
with the Great Northern. When
President Hin was here he became
impressed with the idea that these sur
veys could be improved upon. His
best engineers have examined the
country and their report, turned in
some time ago, II that it IL the best
line. Considerable grading has been
done on the right-of way and IL is esti-
mated that the road can be put through
in ninety days after commencing.
Within about six weeks construction
parties will be removed from the work
now going on beyond Sultan City, to
the vicinity Of Olympia. BY the time
the road from here to st. Paul IL well
under operation trains will be run
through TO Portland"
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-24
smusgled ohinamen Apprehepdea

DENVER, Dec. 23-Thomas i. Fisher,
United States inspector of immigration,
with headquarters at Port Townsend,
has arrested Ye Ling Sing Lock, a
Chinaman charged with Illegally en-
tering the United States from Canada.
Other arrests are expected. Fisher
states that on account of the strict
patrol on the Pacific coast smuggled
Cinnamon are now making for Denver
and other Colorado points. 1t is esti-
mated that there are hundred Illegal
Cinnamon at Rock Springs, working
I'm the coal mine, and twice that num-
Der In Denver and Colorado Springs.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-24
TERRIBLE COLLISION AT SEA
The Family OF @. W. waldron Meet
With a Thrilling Experience

The Family OF @. W. waldron Meet
With a Thrilling Experience
On December lst the HERALD pub
lished dispatch from Nagasaki con-
tanning the account Of terrible collis-
ion in the inland sea between the Brit
ish steamer Ravena and Japanese
war vessel on its way from France. IN
which the latter was sent to the bot
tom and all on board perished with the
exception Of sixteen Of the officers and
crew, who were picked up by the RIA
vena's boats. At the time the dispatch
was published no one dreamed that the
accident could in any way affect any
one residing in Fairhaven, but yester-
days mail brought the startling intel
ligence 10 Mr.. &. w. Waldron That his
wife and daughter Grace, with his sis-
ter, Miss Frances, were on board the
Ravena when II crashed into the Jap
anese man-Of-war. Mrs. Waidron's let
ter 10 her husband is dated at Shang-
hal, China, and contains "a very
graphic description Of the terrible ex-
perience through which they passed.
Speaking OF the accident Mrs. Waldron
1oJ "t ltAN fNlDbp gN0hNihR1 'tsNfH
ing, November %, and arrived at
Kobe just in time TO catch the British
steamer for Nagasaki. We sailed from
Koke at o'clock in the afternoon aud
at half past three In the morning we
were suddenly awakened by great
crashing noise. We supposed at once
that our vessel had struck upon rock,
and hurriedly dressing, took Grace
and Frances on deck, where we found
the passengers flying everywhere IN
great confusion. We soon discovered
that our steamer had crashed into n
japanese war vessel, the ironclad being
cut in two by the Ravena and sinking
Immediately. The cries and shrieks OF
the drowning men were pitiable TO
hear. Our captain had the life boats
lowered but only succeeded in rescuiag
sixteen of the japanese, the captain Of
the lost vessel being one OF the number
His wife and child, who were with
him, were among the lost. Our own
vessel sustained considerable injury,
the entire bow being torn of and an
immense hole cut In her side. We
managed TO cast anchor and waited for
the Empress Of Japan, bou I'd for
China, which was 10 leave Kobe three
hours later than the Ravena. The
Empress was on different course, but
by firing salutes and hoisting fiags Of
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-24
SANTA FE TRAIN WRECKED
Fire Breaking Out Adds Horror to
the Frightful Scene
TO CONNECT WITH PORTLAND
Cholera Again Breaking Out-Genuine
Revolution Expected Chinese
SmugRters Arrested
TO CONNECT WITH PORTLAND

DENVER, Col, Dee. pa special to
the Times from Colorado Springs says:
Santa Fe passenger train No. S, which
left Denver at HOS O'Clock last night,
was wrecked between and O'Clock
two miles east Of Posted, small sta
ton fifteen miles north of this city.
The train was due here at 2:l0 a. m.
Several cars left the track and plunged
down an embankment fully fifty feet,
piling up in a confused heap. Fire
broke 0at almost Immediately and
added its horrors to the scene. The
train was running at the rate of forty
miles an hour when the disaster oc-
CURED and some of the cars were
smashed into fragments. II was mar
velous, considering the character Of
the wreck, that the consequences to
passengers was not more serious. Two
boys whose names are unknown, are
dying at the hospital in this city.
They are believed to be the only ones
fatally injured, though almost every
body on the train was more or less se-
.riously hurt. Only the baggage car,
which was next to the engine, re-
manned on the track. The express car
turned over Oh its side and rolled down
the embankment. standing on its head
at the foot Of the slope, completely up
side down. The smoking car followed
and Immediately took fire. The flames
spread to the next car, which was the
day coach. The front end OF the day
coach WAS on top of the embankment
and the other end at the bottom. This
caught fire from the other and both
were completely destroyed. The
Pullman turned on its side on the enl-
bankment The accident is ascribed
10y some to the spreading OF the track,
while by others it is charged to faulty
wheels. The character of the accident,
however, points to the spreading Of the
rails. The Santa Fe road Immediately
sent out relief train with physicians
and wrecking crew on board. Engi-
neer Weir of Denver was in charge.
He and Fireman Lillas, of La Junta
were both uninjured. When the train
| stopped ii was right on the end OF
bridge No. 204 which crossed a deeI
gully fully fifty feet down. The tender
Of the engine got Off the track but tht
engine itself remained.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-24
REPURNED FROM K0OFENAY
Interesting Report of a Newly De-
velOped Mining Country
TERRIBLE COLLISION AT SEA
Death OF Mrs. K. L. Thompson-0rea
Northern Fquipment-St Steamer
Brick Stranded

&. w, Howard returned yesterday
from the Slocan mining country, $50
miles north Of the boundary in British
Columbia, where ne has been for
several weeks past in company with
James +. WaFdner. He went in by
way Of Bonner's Ferry and up the
Kootenay river and lake to Kaslo,
which Is the headquarters for all the
mining men in that part of the coun-
try. Coming out, the KOotenay river
beiag frozen, he was obliged to come
by boat through the west arm of the
KoOtenay lake TO Nelson, where "A rail-
road connects with the boat for Robe
son, where boat was again taken on
the Columbia river to Northport, and
thence by rail over the Spokane a.
Northern into Spokane. The Freddie
Lee mine is shipping ten to fifteen tons
of ore daily. George w Hughes has
the contract to haul out to Kaslo, be-
fore April |, 1900 tons for the Freddie
Lee, 500 tons for the Idaho and all that
the Washington can produce. He has
shown his confidence la his ability to
complete this work by taking AN ex-
pensive outfit into the woods, and now
has l40 horses and mules, fifty strong
sleds and 700 tons Of feed. He has es-
tablished relay stations along "A 4O-mile
sled road and IA soon IA IA little more
snow falls will have his teams moving
rapidly,
Kaslo is one of the busiest towns in
the country at present Every day
sees a large number Of new arrivals
and every available place of abode is
occupied. To the great credit Of our
British Columbia cousins il can he said
that. although this town is full OF pros
pect0rs in winter quarters and some OF
the rOughest ciasses Of society, there Is
not a more orderly place in the country.
No variety theatres or open gambling
places are permitted and drunken
mau IL never seen. There IL at present
about eighteen inches of snow in the
town and seven feet or more in the
mountains. A sled road h now being
built and within ten days passenger
and freight traffic will bc resumed he
! tween Bonner's Ferry and the head o
Kootenay lake, which was closed by
the freezing Of the river.
The SardO country, which lies easi
of the KoOtenay, il to be the seat Of ac'
/ tive work "a soon aSspring opens. No
| prospecting has been done there until
late last fall, when such remarkably
rich surface indications were discov.
cred ~ to mark the existence of a body
of ore of wonderful value. Prospectors
are impatiently waiting the coming Of
spring, and with the disappearance OF
the SNOW, will rush into this newly
discovered mining country III vast
numbers.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-24
aREA NORTHERN EauIPmEsT
Splendid Trains Being Made for the
New TranBcontinentsi System

Splendid Trains Being Made for the
New TranBcontinentai System
The December number of the Great
Northern Bulletin, "A publication is-
sued by the passenger department Of
Jim Hill's great system, contains the
following article In reference 10 the
road and equipment Of the new trans
continental outlet that will have its
western terminus at Fairhaven
The impending Inauguration Of the
splendid new trains on the Great
Northern between st. Paul and Puget
Sound, says the Des Moines tIowal
Mail, is eliciting much interest In
Iowa circles. 4 gentleman Just home
from the Minnesota capital said To
reporter Of the Mail that the new equip
meDt from the locomotive Ia the
sleeper4 IN going to be "out Of sight,
The solid new trains have been built
at the Dayton, Ohio, car works and
embOdy every new device extant. The
coaches will be Of the newest, rpouy
pattern, With the high-backed seats 70
admirably adapted 10 long distance
riding, and the sleepers will each have
twelve sections and two staterooms.
] The exact date Of introducing the ser
vice has not yet been chosen or an
nounced. A newspaper man who re-
Gently made tour Of the extension
west from Fort Assiniboine, Mont, 10
| Spokane, writes of the scenery that
| many Des Moiners are destined 10 be-
hold on future trips:
81 rode over the Pacific extension of
the Great Northern by daylight, the
entire 5l2 miles, from where it leaves
the present line mt Fort Assihiboine 90
Spokane, Wash. Kalispeii is $50 miles
west from Fort AssinibOine and II 10
miles west from the summit Of the
Rocky Mountains. The road passes
through more than 800 miles Of the
finest timber for lumber this side Of
Puget Sound, and rich leads Of gold,
silver, copper, coal etc, are found on
and near the road east and west Of
there. kalispell must soon be the great
smelling town for these ores. THE
new railway is, In important respects,
"A most remarkably built road. Il IN
built over two mountain ranges, the
Rocky and the Kootenai, on "A one per
cent. grade with trihing tunnelling
Mountain roads usually have two and
half to four per cent grades The
road will bc able 10 haul double the
number Of ears of most other roads. u
IL built with a wide, sixteen foot road
bed, with steel rails weighing eighty
pounds to the yard, which Is much
heavier than usual. The mountain
scenery, 10th In the Rocky and Koote-
mai range, is in sdmc respects the
finest have ever seen on any road In
this country. Eighty miles west Of
Kalispell the road strikes the Kootenai
river above the falls, and runs on the
bank and down IL over sixty miles TO
lIonner's Ferry, Idaho, and Is ilanked
on either side 10y the most beautiful
scenery. Above the falls boats are be-
ginning to run TO the rich silver min
ing camps of British Columbia; and
below the falls, at BOnner's Ferry,
large steamers ply 30 and from other
rich mining camps In British Column
hin ~
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-24
s,randinr of the Rrich

The steamer Brick had narrow es-
cape from total loss on Lummi island
during the recent gale. She went over
to Captain Tarte's ranch OH Tuesday in
charge OF Captain Fussell, aud was an.
chored near the beach during the
night. The anchor proved insufficient
to hold the steamer and early in the
morning she dragged ashore on little
sandy beach hardly long enough 10 al
low her TO lie between the rocky bluff.
Had she gone hundred yards on
either side she would have gone ON the
rocky shore and been broken to pieces
by the heavy sea breaking over her at
high tide. From Wednesday morning
to Friday morning she lay on the beach
with the heavy sea breaking over her
at high tide. AZ soon A. the weather
moderated the sand was shUveled
away from her enough 10 allow her to
float at high water, and when the tide
rose she was hauled off into deep water.
The steamer arrived here at II O'Clock
and shows no evidence Of any damage
AZ the result Of her rough treatment.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-24
Revolutionary movement Spreading

NUEvo LAREDO, Mex, Dec. 2S-
Reports, although conflicting, come
from every part Of the northern sile Of
the republic, indicating the growth OF
the revolutionary movement. Dis
patchers are rushing TO and fro be-
tween Mexican officers and United
States officers on the frontier. 1t Is be-
lieved In the near future there will be
a genuine revolution. 1t Is stated that
a battle took place at C0ralvo on the
18th between the Mexican troops and
the revolutionists when ten were killed
and five soldiers burned half alive.
The revolutionists gave in and asked
no quarter. IL Is further stated that
the revolutiouists did not return to the
United States after the fight at San
Ygnacio but are gaining strength and
pillaging the north. 1t Is reported that
the government will take possession Of
the railroads for official uses. Eight
companies of cavalry left Monterey last
night for Lampasas by train and will
march thence 10 Guerrero.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-24
Good Times at jennings

Richard Jennings, the genial super
intendent Of the Fairhaven coal mine,
arrived in the city yestesday, aud will
remain as the guest of The Fairhaven
for the next day or two. Mr.. jennings
said: I'VE are expecting improved
times at the mine, the indications for
increased work being very fair. We
are putting up new school house, the
frame being already erected, and have
a very fine night school and reading
room. The Rev. Mr.. Cuddy gives us a
preaching service every other Sunday,
aud altogether we are very happy
and contented community"
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-24
Train Held Up Near warsaw

WARSAW, Dec, 23--Robbers stopped
a well-fllled train on the railroad forty
miles northwest of here last night and
went through 1t in regular American
style. They posted guards with drawn
revolvers at the doors while the rest
went through the cars, compelling pas
sengers to give up money and jewelry,
including married women's wedding
jewelry. They met no resistance and
secured 10000 roubles worth In plunder,
the most Of it in cash. On leaving, the
robbers took the trainmen's watches
and disappeared in the darkness.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-24
outrases IN The south seas

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 3-Advices
are received of bloody events in the
South Seas. The Kanaka crew Of the
French vessel Constantine, cruising In
the New Hebrides, murdered the cap.
tain and the mate, looted the vessel
and turned her adrift. She went on
the reef and was totally wrecked. M.
Pasnanin, owner Of the vessel, was
shot, az also was Captain Warde, whose
corpse was cooked for feast. -Four
Kanakas who attempted 10 rescue the
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-24
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distress we attracted her attention, and
were taken on board, thus being forced
To visit China, which was not a part OF
our plans The officers did not let us
know at first how badly the boat was
damaged. If we had been out at sea
with rough weather, nothing would
have saved u.s." Mrs. WaIdron and
family were to remain In Shanghai for
II few days after which they intended
returning to Kobe and Yokohama,
taking the Empress Of Japan on Janu.
AIRY 9 for Vancouver, where they are
expected TO arrive January is, after a
pleasant but eventful trip Of three
months on the other side of the Pacific
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-24

PORTLAND, Or, Dec. 23--Although
snow has ceased falling here the street
car lines have not been able to resume
operations. A large number of men
are engaged in clearing the tracks of
snow, and it IL expected to have cars
running in the business portion Of the
city this afternoon. The public schools
have been dismissed. Overland trains
are arriving nearly on schedule time.
The Northern Pacific train arrived to-
day about four hours late.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-24
No Hair Flew

John DE There, editor Of the Belling-
ham Bay Express, and p. J. CowIey,
formerly in charge of the Bellingham
Bay Improvement Company's water
system, had nm interesting encounter
on Elk street, yesterday afternoon, in
which both shed blood freely. Cowley
was the heavier man, but DE Tiere
made up his deficiency in weight by
superior agility, and very even fight
resulted, In which both contestants
were badly used up. John WINS last
seen IA he departed in search of DIR.
Appieby, with his shining pate we'll
piastered over with blood and his en-
tire head and face badly battered, while
COwley departed In a similar condition
Tor his home. The encounter was the
result Of articles published in the Ex-
press on the water works question
which Cowley thought too personal,
and as the editor would not admit OF
Interference with his policy, the
aggrieved party attempted to settle
the matter as above, with very dis
astrous results TO himself
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-24
Cholera at Hamburg

HAMBURG, Dec. 23--Indications are
that recent cases of cholera are not
sporadic, but part Of last summers
epidemic, and no doubt will break out
violently at the approach Of warm
weather. Two new cases of undoubted
Asiatic cholera were developed today
and there we're two deaths In the
hospital. There is u general feeling OF
tfneaSiness
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-24

Several Of the leading stockholders
Of the electric street railway company
were heard to say yesterday that they
would be glad to sell their entire plant
to the city Of New Whatcom at IA
reasonable sum, aud give their personal
notes, provided the deal carried, 10
erect hotel In the city at a cost Of not
less than $1,000
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-24

captain were massacred. While yes
sci named Three Cheers was at Faed
island Captain Staldio attempted to
arrest the chief who murdered the
trader crew and the chiefs son shot
the captain dead. The murderer was
afterwards captured and shot
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-24
LanRtry Getting Better

LONDON, Dec. 2S-Though not yet
out of danger Mrs. Langtry is 10 much
better that her friends are greatly en-
couraged, She rested better last night,
her fever having greatly abated. Even
If she RECEIVERS it will be some time be
fore she will be able 10 return to hei
cottage
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-24

The finest display on the BAY Of toys,
albums aud all sorts of holiday goods at
the Golden Rule Bazaar.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-24

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. q -- James
PheIan, millionaire and one of the
best known California pioneers, who
came here during the gold excitement
Of l849, died this morning.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-24

Dr. {. A. Darling has returned from
Ellensburg and wifi resume his dental
practice at the corner OF Dock and Holly
streets, New Whatcom.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-24

Buy your holiday presents at the Col.
den Rule Bazaar, New Whatcom. Goods
delivered free.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-24

DO you need set Of dishes, or a nice
lamp OF any kind2 II so, why OF course
call at the Golden Rule Bazaar.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-24

Now ready; Frank Lesie's Popular
Monthly for January, at Alierton's.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1892-12-24

Choice candy, wax candles aud Christ
mas tree ornaments at AiiertOn's
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-12-09

the open grave stood clergyman.
Il have made it my duty as long AS
my strength lasts 10 give q last bless
ing 10 all tho dead OF my parish. "
said he softly as my asiobished look
met his
Dear. kind priest you cid not sus-
pect how the plan. homely words OF
blessing which you spoke over tho
little co in gave comfort TO the poor
woman and 10 myself as well!
In Gods hand everlasting rest Is
found"
Il know it know It, sobbed the
woman. and she bent her pale faco
over the hand OF the young priest
On the evening OF the same day
went to my relatives All the older
memb hers OF the family were absent.
Only Cousin Mario was at homo 10 re-
ceive me- We sat at the window and
let the moonlight shine upon us. and
then told her how had visited my
first patient and what had learned
thereby OF value 10 my calling. Mario
SAID nothing during my confession.
but suddenly felt myself EN- Draced
by her arms Sho looked at me with
moist eyes
Look, Maxi" she said Now
you know well in wha. respect you
falled in your profession. Thank
God that you have gained this knowl-
edge through your first patient!
Now think that you will always do
good. even when his own skill shall
not avail"
! kissed my cousin.
And now, what do you mean?"
| said. Have YOU tho courage to
become the wife OF such DOCTOR"
She smiled in the midst OF he tears,
and we were betrothed at last
Fortune wiled IL that on The next
day should again be called to attend
n sick child. who was very sick with
the Group. | was also fortunate
enough to cave il Much grace has
God since then allowed 10 be be-
slowed through my hands to the sick
and poverty stricken. My profession
became dearer and dearer to me.
The mother OF the child who had
been my first patient soon moved into
l y house to attend to the manage.
ment OF the household until my dear
est ono became my wife. She then
STAYED with us as cook. until later she
became nurse OF o lr first. born daugh-
ter Marie. She wept over the child
for JOY. and in thankful remem brance
OF the little blonde girl who had
shown me what it is to be physician.
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