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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-09-22
Brief Tacoma Nova.

TACOMA. Sept q. Especial - Edmond g.
Meany. press agent and assistant to Executive
Commissioner Balock, Of the Worlds fair com
mission, has just sent an illustrated article
about the big logs recently shipped from here
TO Chicago to the following papers: Harper s
Heekly. Frank Leslies Weekly. the Northeastern
Lanabcrmdn. the Chicago Graphic and the World 8
Columbian Exposition illustrated. In addition
he has sent u description OF the Washington
Worlds Fair building to Promoter General NJ.
7. Handy at his request, which he will use In
the Worlds fair bulletins to be sent out to every
civilized country in the world.
Frederick Schwatka lectured last evening at
the Annie Wright seminary on his Arctic ex-
plorations before large audience. He de-
seribed the finding OF the relics of the Franklin
expedition with stereopticon views
David Higgins is sick with typhoid fever.
An old gentleman, whose name could not be
learned, came to the city today to see the expo
ei,ion. At the wharf q stranger engaged him in
conversation. Presently the strangers pal
came up. aud after talking minute wanted to
wager so that pal No. could not open a com
mon jack knife. lie was anxious for a wager,
but had no money. The old gentleman from
the country was induced TO advance the money.
The sharper was sure OF winning. When he got
the money he and his pal ran in opposite d.rec-
tions, leaving the aged countrymau alone.
George c. Bolts saloonkeeper who sold
liquor without license, hut III whose case the
Jury disagreed three times III the municipsl
court. was this afternoon again discharged, this
time in the superior court, the municipal cour,
decision being reversed on the ground that the
Information failed 10 charge an ofense
Celebration OF the Jewish New Year began To-
night at the Unitarian church, Rabbi Charles
Fieiseher officiating
Charles May, of Buckley, was lodged In the
county Jail tonight for threatening TO shoe,
Constable James when James attempted To Ar
rest him for carrying concealed weapon
Mrs. A. h. Wood, referred 10 in a Little Roct
Ark, dispatch today as fling complaint for a
review OF her divorce suit against Henry Wood
WAS formerly tie wife OF Henry Wood, who hs
made Tacoma his headquarters for two yesr.
lie has been interested In large real estate deal
and rgirosd building. About wear ago ne
fnSde partial arrangements 70 bring q suit for
divorce from Mrs. Wood.
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CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The cruiser Boston mad not left Honolulu ND
to the 14th inst.
The cruiser Chicago. with Admiral Walker in
command, arrived at La Guayra, venezueis, on
Monday.
The jury in the Delamater case at Meadville.
Pa, was completed on Wednesday and arga-
ments were begun.
The German ironclads friedrich Karl and
Wurterburg collded of Sasinitz, in the Baltic
sea, on Wednesday, but both escaped injury.
J. l. Hart, San Antonio, Tex, gambler on
Wednesday murdered his wife at Ell Paso tried
TO kill his baby and then blew out his hraina
Victor Spanninger and Mrs Joseshine Colen-
OAR, OF Louisville, KY. charged with poisoning
Mrs. Austin and Mrs. Snerrill, have been dis
missed because OF lack OF evidence
A battle ensued between citizens Of Spencer
Ia, and a gang of negro tramps who attempted
to loot and burn the village several days ago.
Several persons were seriously injured and
some Of the negroes locked up
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CAPT. O'BRIEN'S PERIL
Rocking on the Whaleback in
the Equinoctiai Storm.
SEATTLE PYTHlANs WIN $1,000.
1usslsns Send Home Captured ssalsrs
"a Mining Man Drowned I'm the
Cour d'AIens River.

MARsHsfEIp. Or, Sept. N.-lSpecial.I-
Capt. O. Brien and his Waterman are still
on board the wrecked steamer Wetmore,
unable to come ashore. Last night the
swell was running heavy, and Capt. Loeb.
Of the life-saving station, was out to the
wreck. and tried to induce Capt. O'Brien
and his companion to come off with him,
but O'Brien refused TO leave the wreck,
and this morning the swell had increased
SO il was impossible for the life-saving
crew to get near the Inflated steamer.
Capt. Loeb returned TO Empire City and
got liberty to go out with the crew, gun
and life line, but they were unable to go
nearer than within half mile OF the
wreck. The gun was heavily loaded and
fired in the hope Of reaching the wreck
with line, but it fell short about seventy
I've yards, and the recoil at the same time
broke the trunions Of the gun and it went
overheard.
Capt. Loeb Immediately dispatched .
team to Bandon Station for their gun,
which will probably reach here some time
during the night. The life saving crew
ere watching the wreck and awaiting for
any opportunity to be Of any service.
The surf ID still running high.
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and they appreciated it. The procession
was held back for the Seattle knights, and
when the line formed it was an imposing
affair.
The prize drill competition was post
poned till 2.30 O'Clock, when the following
divisions were in line: Rainier. No. Is, OF
Seattle; Seattle, No. i; Vancouver, No. 4;
Victoria, No. 2. The judges were Lieut..
Goodwin, Of the Fourteenth infantry,
Z. S. A.; Capt. Townley, B. G. T..
G. A.. and Capt. Ssiliman, of Vancouver
The divisions went through the various
movements with great accuracy, but
Seattle, No. 1, excelled the rest, and
Capt. Green had reason to be proud of his
division. Victory perched on the banners
of No. 1, and the crowd of 5000 people
cheered them to the echo. The official
score was: Seattle, No. I. 81 points; Raj
nier, No. IS, $50 points: Victoria, No. 9, S32
points; Vancouver, No. 4, 81 points.
When the result was, made known No. l
had broom ready and hoisted it on top Of
their banner. There was great enthusiasm
on all sides and the winners were warmly
congratulated. Strong efforts are being
made to keep the Seattle contingent over
till tomorrow night. The prize they won
was 81 600
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TACOMA, Sept. 81 Especial. Mrs.
Agnes Scott, who recently said Michael l..
Ward had hypnotized her and secured ST.
500 OF her money, today showed further
marked evidence of being under Wards
influence. Her daughter from Victoria and
a son from South Dakota have tried to in
duce her to leave Tacoma since she claimed
Ward hypnotized her. The son did not
succeed. but the daughter got her as far as
the wharf today, intending to take the
Victoria boat. At the wharf Ward put in
an appearance, and Mrs. Scott at once re-
turned up town with him. 1t is said Mrs.
SCOTS iandlady would not admit her
while in Wards company. Mrs. Scott
could not be found at her home tonight.
The whole town is gossiping about Mrs.
SCOTS and Wards conduct.
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THE
HOPE KINDERGARTEN
AND PRIMARY SCHOOL,
Republican St., North Seattle,
For Little Boys and Girls from Ito 3 Years Of iN

The MISSES wISrERBouRNE having purcnasso
the "HoPE KINDERGA RTEN AND PRIMARY
SCHOOL," have pleasure In announcing that n
will be reopened on Thursday, september !, 1884
Being experienced teachers in primary instruc-
ton and kindergarten work, their pupils nd inter.
est and delight In the various studies, while solid
foundation Of future education is being laid
Fees payable in advance). - Der month,
small fee of 20 cents per m onth VIII be chsrxsd
for kindergarten materials, or gifts and o.
tiOnery.
The methods ofieaching are based ON FRoEBELy
SYSTEM, which II now being universally adoptsd
by the best teachers of Infants
The following viii give an idea Of It's scope:
THE KIN DERGAR TEN GIFTS teach m
rudinsnts Of Color, Form, Arithmetic and Geoms
try, cultivating the chi6ren's constructive faculty,
imagination powers OF observation, and ciearness
THE KINDERGARTEN GAMES compsi,s
Gymnastlc Exercises. Glass Singing aud Habln Of
Animals and Birds. developing physique prounx
obedience and combined action.
THE KIN DERqA RTEN OCCUPATIONS en-
Woodwork. Paper Plating, Bead Work, Ba6kss
Making. Pea and stick Work. Paper CUTTING end
Folding. Modelling, etc. which train the hand 70
dex'erity and Eeatness, and the eye to accuracy q
observation.
THE KINDERGARTEN OBJECT LESSONs
cons ey clear idea OF the Physical World In reiS
ton to Animals, Vegetables and Minerals and eul-
ttvate In the pupils the power of description. and
tsarh them to arrange and classify the knowiedzs
acquired.
Visitors are invited the fourth Wednesday a
every month. from 10 $50 to IL q m
References: Rev. David &. Garrett, At Marks
rectory; Mrs !. = J. Hunt. Yarrow. Lake wash
aud parents OF former pupils
Lessons In French, German and Music gsven II
the afternoons Dy arrangements
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ALBANY, N. Y. Sept. 21.-Commissioner
Peck's enemies are after his scalp on the
run. Although he is now under bail to
stand trial for destroying public records,
they yesterday had his case presented to
the grand jury. 1t is alleged that the fail
ure of the attempt to get the case rail.
roaded through the police court was the
direct cause of the present movement be-
fore the grand jury. It is considered GER
tain that indictments against Peck and
Stenographer Rodgers will be handed
down when the court meets. In that case
bench warrants will at once be issued
against both the accused, who will un-
doubleday furnish bail to await trial.
Labor Commissioner Peck has been
notified TO appear in court tomorrow
morning. Peck is in New York City. 1t
is supposed he is wanted to answer a
sealed indictment for burning public
records, returned by the grand jury.
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D.. HiI ALA ssssA w.,aoa. paia.
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CARRIED OVER THE FALLS.
A. a. Beebs, Well known Mining Man
Drowned In Pend d'OreIlle River.

A. a. Beebs, Well known Mining Man,
Drowned In Pend d'OreIlle River.
SPOKANE. Sept. 2L-[Special. Word has
just reached here that A. A. Beebe, min
ing man we'll known in the Northwest,
and largely interested in real estate in
Kettle Falls, crossed the Pend d'Oreille
river on raft last Saturday
week and that both he and
his craft were carried over the
falls and into the Columbia. He left Wa
meta landing, B. c.. at o'clock in the az
ternoon, saying he would cross the river
and return to camp that night or the next
day. He had no provisions. and as he had
not returned up to Tuesday, his friends
became alarmed end organized
search party. It was learned that
he had made raft of two
logs at a point midway between the two
falls and crossed successfully. The raft
was seen near the mouth of the river on
Tuesday afternoon.
1t 10 supposed Beebe returned to his raft
at night, and in attempting to recross
missed his calculations and was carried
over the falls. His friends here have no
hope Of ever findin & the body.
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Horrible Crime Of . Crazy Farmer.

uorTiDic Crlme OF . CfaHy E1rmeFs
ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Sept. 21.-William Rice,
a farmer living near Bethany. went to the
house of aneighbor named Long last night
and was murdered with an Ak. Long, who
is believed to be crazy, compelled his
wife and daughter to help him drag
the body back to Rlce's house. Mrs.
Long tainted three times on the way.
When posse went to Longs place this
morning he was intrenched in a cave. and
held the crowd at bay while he forced his
wife to write q statement. He then at
tempted to cut his own throat. but did not
infiict mortal wound. He was captured
after desperate fight and Jailed.
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Council of Reformed Churches.

TORONTO, Sept. 21.-The fifth general
council of the Alliance of the Reformed
Churches, holding the Presbyterian sys-
tenn, opened here this morning in st.
James square Presbyterian church. Rev.
DR.. Caven preached the opening sermon.
Rev. Prof. Blaikie, of Edinburgh, presi-
dent of the alliance, then delivered the
inaugural address. After the appointment
of committees the alliance adjourned. In
the afternoon the delegates attended the
Gardner party. Commencing tomorrow
morning, afternoon and evening sessions
will be held for ten days.
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The Portland Exposition Opened.

PORTLAND, Sept. 2l.-The fourth annual
industrial exposition opened tonight in
the presence OF 5000 people. Mayor Mason
delivered the opening address. Reeves
American band, of Providence, X. l.,
which he's been employed to furnish music
during the exposition rendered an interest
ing programme. All available space has
been taken up with exhibits. among the
most interesting of which is model of
the battleship Oregon. now being con-
ptructed at San Francisco.
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Tho vene.uess Privateer Released.

New YORK, Sept. 2L-Coliect0f Hem
bricks this afternoon received instructions
to release the steamer South Portland.
The captain thereupon announced that
there would be no delay in getting to sea.
The Venezuelan consul says measures will
be taken to prevent the arrival Of the South
Portland at Venezuela. Whether the
Venezuelan government had purchased
the steamer Catharine Whiting to chase
the Portland, he declined to say, but hint
ed that some steamship had been bought
and properly equipped. She will keep
the Portland in sight and seize her as soon
as she gets into Venezuelan waters.
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FUSION IN WYOMING.
Peoples Party Get the Electors, Demo
crats the Stata Of5icAa

Peoples Party Get the Electors, Demo-
Gratis the State Ofaces.
DOUGLAS, Wyo.. Sept. 2l.-The Peoples
party state convention met here today.
The delegates we're in caucus until after
midnight debating the question of fusion,
and most of the forenoon was devoted to
that subject. The vote on fusion resulted
~ to 10 in favor of fusion.
Great excitement ensued, and many
delegates left the hall. The condition of
fusion is that the state Democratic nomi-
nees for presidential electors are to be
Withdrawn and the Weaver electors elected
by the Populists. In consideration of this
concession the Populists Endorsed the
Democratic state nominees for governor,
members of congress and supreme judges.
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GREEN GOODS CIRCULARS.
Receipt Of . Number Yesterday
Seattle Merchants.

Receipt OF . Number Yesterday by
Seattle Merchants.
A number OF green goods circulars were de-
livered by yesterdays mail to merchants and
others in Seattle. They are precisely the same
az those already published by the Posi- INTELLI-
aEHcER. Among Others to whom the tempting
inducement to make $4,000 for 81, 600 Is made is
Adolph Krug, the city treasurer, who thinks it
good joke that he should be considered par.
ticularly innocent and gullib!e.
1t 10 quite Peoples party document. declar-
ing that 'it was never intended that one man
should have millions of dollars and another
nothing" and offers plenty OF currency at a
phenomeually low cost Notwithstanding the
continued exposure OF these rascals, they seem
to confidently expect new crop of dupes who
hope to get something for nothing.
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The War In Dahomev.

PARIS. Sept. 2i.-A dispatch received
here from Lagos says it is reported that
Col. Dodd's French forces. operating
against King Behanzn in Dahomey, have
been hard pressed by the Dahomans since
Monday last. A number of French Off
GERS were killed and mass for the dead was
performed in Porto Novo. If the report
from Lagos be true, the Dahomans must
again have assumed the offensive.
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Weaver IL being fercely denounced BY the
Georgia Democrats as Union soldier and Re-
publican during reconstruction days The talk
that pleases the Democrats is like this, from
Gov, Northern's speech ct Townsville. Ga, on
the 14th:
Now let's get together once more. Just an we
did in times Of war, holding each Others hands,
and let US 60 hand. in hand and heart
TO heart, with unity OF aim
and unity OF ambition. tChecrs.
Let US get together, boys, and by the love OF our
martyred dead let's stay together. Applause.
Let US get together, men OF Georgia, and rs we
kiss the white marble that crowns the resting
place of our dead Southern soldiers, let US con-
secrate ourselves anew
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Irrigation In spokane County.
From q Census Bulletin

spokane county is in Eastern Washington ad-
JOHNS koosenay county, Idaho. The principal
city. Spokane, il the commercial center for
Eastern Warrington and Northern Idaho, and
the greater part Of the business pertaining to the
mining and manufacturing interests, a. we'll as
TO agriculture, Is transacted here. The surface
Of the country Is hlly or consists of high, roll
ing prairie lands with Q rich soil, pro-
cueing wonderful crops OF cereala The
county - drained by tie tributaries OF tho
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His Eyes Burned by Boiling Solder.

c. l. Stone, son OF C. P. Stone, while work.
Ing in the Union Electric Company's chop, In
the basement of its Office on Second street, re-
ceived an injury on Tuesday that may cause
him much trouble in the future. pot of boil.
ing solder exploded and flew up In his face
and eyes as he stood over it, and burned him
severely. Some OF the stuff so adhered to the
ball of his eyes that it was fully half an hour
before 1t could be removed. Dr. Il. A. Reich,
who was called in. thinks the young man may
not lose his sight, but It will be quite two
mon tbs before he will fully recover
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Stevenson in North Carolina.

WILMINGTON, N. c.. Sept. 21.-Hon.
Adlai Stevenson and party arrived here
this evening. A vice-presidential salute
was fired and the fire alarm bells rang.
Notwithstanding the unfavorable weather
a large crowd assembled. and the pro-
cession exceeded expectations. Gov. Holt
introduced Stevenson, who was received
with great applause. He discussed princi-
pally the tariff and the force bill.
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Weasel Disabled in the str.,,..

Can't E. Biondi. OF Port Townsend, who was
in the city yesterday, reported a number of
arrivals OF vessels in that port
He said the schooner Alcalde, which
sailed from Port Blakeiey for New
port, Cal, few days ago, met with q heavy
blow in the straits, and returned to Port Towns.
end with her mizxenmast head sprung Repairs
will be made and the vessel will put to sea
again in q day or so.
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Episcopal Convocation Today.

The Episcopal convocation of the diocese of
Washington will meet at IL o'clock this morning
at Trinity church, Eighth and James streets A
majority OF the clerical delegates are expected.
1t will open with the celebration of holy COM
munion and will be occupied with arrange
ments for the organization of separate diocese
for Western Washington. All friends of the
church are invited to attend. Right Rev. Bishop
Paddock, who will preside, il the guest of Mrs.
D. J. sackman at Ninth and Cherry streeta
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Some Say wannett Was Murdered.

TACOMA, Sept. 2L-Fspecial. because q
watch and other valuab belonging to
John Wannett. whose body was found
burned in the brush rear Puyallup. can
not be found. the story is advanced that
he was murdered. Some think his val
uahes were stolen by tramps after he was
burned tn death. Others think he was
murdered by tramps, but there is no au
thanric cline
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Mike Mcdonald Arrested for Bribery

CHICAGO, Sept. 21.-By direction of
Mayor Washburn, warrant was sworn
out today for the arrest of Michael c..
Mcdonald, charging him with attempting
to bride Police Justice Woodman to render
a favorable decision in the cases of o num-
Der of men arrested at Garfield park
recently. Mcdonald was released on s., 900
bail, his bondsman being Paddy Ryan, the
ex-heavyWeight champion.
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The synagogue of the congregation ohaveth
sholom was crowded last night at the exercises
commemorative of the beginning of the Jewlsh
new year. The services were solemn and i'm.
pressive, and the sacred edifce was filled with
devout worshipers There will be services this
morning, at which Dr.. A. brown, rabbi of the
congregation, will deliver an address
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BEN rILLMAN RENOMINATED.
South Carolina Farmers' Alliance
Pledges support to Cleveland.

6OuVu CSfOlln8 FSfm0fB AillSnCo
Pledges support to Cleveland.
COLUMBIA, S. c.. Sept. 2l.-The state
Democratic convention tonight adopted a
platform piedging loyal support to Cleve-
land and Stevenson, and reaffirmed allegi-
ance to the principles of the party.
The following ticket was named
For governor, B. r. Tillman; lieu
tenant-governor, E. B. Gary; secretary of
state. J. E. Tindall; comptroller, w. H.
Ellarbee; treasurer, w. T. c. Bates; attor-
ney general, d. A. Townsend; superin-
tendent of education, w. d. Mayfield.
This ticket was nominated by the Far
mcrs' Alliance Democrats, the regular
Democracy of the state and the opposition
ticket being showed under.
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WASHINGTON CRY, Sept 2l-Mrs. Har-
rison arrived at o'clock this morning
and was taken in an ambulance at once
TO the White House. DR.. Gardner said
Mrs. Harrison stood the journey from
Loon Lake much better than anticipated.
and the fact that she reached home safely
decidedly cheered her up.
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NJ. c. Thum, Of Fnirhaveu. Dead.

FAIRHAvES, Sept. 2l.-ISpecial. l-Colonel
NJ. {. Thum, manager of the Fairhaven
and Whatcom electric street railway, one
OF the city's prominent and highly re-
spected citizens, died suddenly at an early
hour this morning of rheumatism of the
heart. He leaves a wife and one child
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Bucey's once Abo,ish.d

TACOMA. Sept. 2l.-[Special. PRECEDENT
Blalock, the Washington Worlds fair
commissioner has decided not TO aproin.
anybody To I'LL the vacancy of superin-
tendent of agriculture, caused by the re-
signatlon Of Henry Bucey. The work will
he done under the immediate direction Of
President Diaiock
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Deacon Probably Pardoned.

PARIS, Sept. 21.-It is reported that
President Carnot has pardoned Deacon,
who killed Abeille, his wife's betrayer.
NICE. Sept. 2L-[New York Herald Spec
ial. Edward Parker Deacon, the man
who killed the Frenchman Abeille, has
been pardoned and set at liberty.