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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-08-09
FOR COUNTY CLERK.
Thomas W. Gordon.

Thomas W. Gordon will prove to be one of the
most popular candidates on the Republican
ticket. He has been nominated for the Office of
county clerk, and justified his selection by his
previous excellent record. He was born in
Randboro, August q, 1S41, and like several
other candidates was brought up on a farm.
His parents had a family of thirteen
children and this responsibility prevented
young Gordon getting the benefit of much
schooling He did his best to educate himself,
however, aud when at the age of IL he went
with his parents to the state of Vermont where
he worked on farm in summer and in the
winter attended the Vermont Methodist semi
nary at Montpelier. His own efforts secured
him course at Stanstead college whence he
was graduated in 1882. He then engaged in
mercantile pursuits in Boston, Chicago and
Glendive. Mont. While in Chicago he occupied
a responsible position with the United States
Express Company, of which ex-senator Plat is
president. The story of Seattles wonderful
prosperity AMI growth enticed him to come
here. Mr.. Gordon was bookkeeper for the city
water works until the advent of a Democratic
administration. He has always been an en-
thusastic aud untiring worker for the Republi-
can party. Mr.. Gordon is a nephew OF Rev.
Joseph Hamilton, presiding elder of the state of
Vermont and one of the most eminent Metho-
eist preachers in New England.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-08-09
MRS. H. W. HIGGINS Is DEAD.
Ono Of the LOveliest of Seattle's MatrOns
Passes Away.

One Of the Loveliest of Seattle's Matrons
Passes Away.
At 5 O'Clock Yesterday morning Mrs. H.
w. Higgins died of valvular disease of the
heart at her home on the corner of Joy
and Madison streets.
Mrs. Higgins, whose maiden name was
Nellie Hatch, was born at Norfolk, n y,
on October so, 1864. While she was still a
child her family moved to Albany, where
she obtained her education. She was a
girl of musical ability, and upon her grad
uation from the Albany high school in
1882 she was recognized as one of the
brightest members of her class, as we'll as
one of the most attractive and gracious in
manner.
In 1885 she was married to Henry W..
Higgins, who was then engaged in bust
ness at Denver. year or two later thew
moved to Omaha. but in 1883 they cane to
Seattle, where Mr. Higgins has since been
engaged in banking. During her resi-
dence in this city Mrs. Higgins has won
the warm regard of all who have met her.
and her graces of mind and heart have
made her justly popular. She was a men,
Der of St. Marks Episcopal church, and
in the social as well as the religious life O:
the organization she was a quiet but true
worker.
A few weeks ago her friends were
shocked to learn that she had been
stricken by the malady which has since
proved fatal. But slight hope of her re-
covery was entertained for some time be-
fore her death. A mother, husband and a
young daughter survive her.
The funeral. to which her friends are in
vited. will be held at the house next
Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock. Rev
ID. Z. Garrett, rector of st. Marks. will
oificiate
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-08-09
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
John +. Miller.

John F. Miller, who has been nominated for a
second term as prosecuting attorney, has
marked his present period OF Office with such
remarkable industry and legal ability that he
secured a percentage Of over ninety convictions
"a record almost unparalleled He was born
June 9, 1862, at South Bend, Ind, and after at
tending local school. took law course at
Ann Arbor. He renewed his studies at Valpa-
raiso, Ind, and in 1887 admitted to pra ctice
w hen he was admitted to the United States bar
he was the youngest practitioner at the state bar.
He started west and arrived in Seattle practi-
cally penniless. After working on the local
newspapers he became associate editor of the
Times, and while still holding that position
was elected justice of the peace. He was
then chosen to be prosecuting attorney, and has
been as successful in his present as in all previ
Gus positions. Mr.. Miller is married and has
one child. His uncle. General John F. Miller,
of California, was United States senator at the
time of his death, and Miller Post G. A. R., OF
this city, was named after him.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-08-09
FOE COUNTY TREASURER.
Byron Phelps.


Byron Phelps. twice named by reclamation as
the party's choice for the officer of county
treasurer, was born in Livingston county, H.,
in 1912, and spent his early life on farm there.
In July, 1861, at the age of 19, he enlisted
private in the Third Illinois cavalry. He won
promotion steadily, being made sergeant, second
lieutenant and finally first lieutenant, being
mustered out in 1865. He served under General
Fremont in Missouri, General Curtis in Arkan-
sas, under General Sherman and General Grant
in both of the campaigns against VicksburR
After the siege OF Vicksburg he went to New
Orleans, and from there. in 1864, to Tennessee,
where he fought under General Thomas in the
battles of Nashville. One trait of Mr.. Phelps
character is aptly illustrated by his war service
Owing to his excellent clerical qualifications,
he was taken from the ranks and made quarter
master. In this position he was not expected
to go into battle; nevertheless he never missed
an engagement and when battle came he was
always in line with carbine and saber, leav
ing his safe and comparatively comfort
able position in the Quartermaster's department
to be filled by others who had no desire
to face storm of bullets 1t was for such con-
duct that he was rewarded with promotion
After being mustered out in July, 1865, Mr..
Phelps returned to his home in Illinois. -Four
years la ter he was elected county clerk on the
Republican ticket by fine majority. This posi-
tiOn he held for four years and then for twelve
years was in the employ of and held very re-
sponsibe position with the John Deere Plow
Company, Of Moline, III. He invented the
checkrower for corn-plnuters and several of the
leading machines made by that firm. In 1887
he came to Seattle. Here his ability soon won
him recognition, and the next year he was made
deputy county treasurer. His faith
full and efficient performance of the
duties of the Office led the Republicans
to nominate him for treasurer two years ago, and
he was elected by u large margin. His work i'll
the Office for the past two years has been so
highly satisfactory, and his personal popularity
was SO great, that he had no opposition what
ever in being renominated at the recent cOnven-
ton of his party. Mr.. Phelps is prominent in
Grand Army circles, being commander of John
F. Miller post He is also Mason.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-08-09
FOR CORONER.
DIR. George NJ. Horton.

Or. George VI. Horton, the Republican NOM
inee for coroner is one of the best known men
in King county. being OF julius Horton,
the pioneer. DR.. Horton was born in De Kalb
county, H., in lS65, and at the age of five years
came TO Washington territory with his parents,
who settled on White river south of this city
DIR. Horton attended the territorial university
and then took up the study of medicine He
went 10 New York city. and went through two
years course in the Bellevue Hospital Medical
college, graduating from that institution in
1890. He returned Immediately to Seattle, and
entered into partnership with DR.. J. S. NJ.
Smart, now deceased. Dir. Horton has already
served one term coroner and has given gem
cral satisfaction.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-08-09
SANK ERE AID CAME.
A Lad Loses His Life Near the
Kirkland Wharf.
Dead Body OF o Fisherman Found In .
Swamped Boat Near the West
Point Light.
HIS LOADED BOAT cAPslzED.

James Starks. the 10-year-old son of
William Starks. a rancher living on the
eastern shore of Lake Washington, near
Meydenbauer bay, was drowned in the
lake yesterday afternoon at O'Clock.
The Starks family were moving their
effects BY boat TO Kirkland and while the
boy was rowing with boat load of house
hold goods from the ranch the boat upset
and the urchin was thrown into the water.
The boat was then about 400 yards from
the Kirkland wharf and the accident was
seen by number of persons who speedily
put out in the steamer Elfin to rescue the
lad. The boy made brave effort to save
himself but his boots and clothing pulled
him down and he sank just as the steamer
arrived. Captain Munson, of the Elfin,
dived overheard at the spot where the boy
sank but he came up empty-handed. The
boy had gone on to the bottom.
After half an hours work the body was
recovered and DR.. Buchanan did all in his
power to resuscitate the lad but it was un-
availing; he was dead. Coroner Horton
investigated the drowning and decided not
to hold an inquest.
William Starks. the father of the dead
boy, came to King county three years ago
from Michigan.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-08-09
Funeral Of the Gilman Miner

Zefferina Rolando, the Italian who was
accidentally killed in the Gilman mine on
Thursday, was buried last SATURDAY.. A
large concourse of miners gathered and
listened to solemn words from Rev lanes
Cheal and appropriate remarks by Sinner.
intendent Parker. and heard appropriate
music rendered by choir of ladies unde,
the leadership of Mrs. f. w. Harrell. Al
the grave the balance of the burial serv;ce
was read. The sight was impressive AZ
each of the Italians present pressed his
right hand on the coffin as though takino
a last farewell from a departed companion
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-08-09
More Democratic Delegates.

The following additional delegates to
the Democratic County convention re-
ported yesterday at the office of John
Collins, chairman of the county central
committee:
Wocdenviile-J. B. Turner, W. s. Carpenter.
Eagle Gorge. w Bonner.
Newcastle-Fred Kelly, Ham Adams, Harry
Collins.
Enumclaw-John Kelly, Frank r. Marks. J.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-08-09
PERSONAL.

". J. Rucker, an Everett banker, Is at the
Occidental hotel.
Lester W. David, of Blaine, is guest at the
Arlington hotel
Mr.. and Mrs. O. W. Shipman, OF Detroit are
visiting at the residence of C. K Jcnner, 12O
South Eleventh street
Mrs. Mary Ross, formerly OF this city, has re-
turned from an extended trip through Cali
fornia aud Oregon and is a guest at the Abbott
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-08-09
James Weston Langley.

The selection OF Hon, James Weston Langley
as one OF th2 su 'erior court nominees was one of
the wisest acts OF the convention His career
thus Tar has been Enthusiastically American
He has risen from the pow TO occupy high
place among his Iei low citizens, while his l. gal
attachments, ripe experience ana judicial mind
eminently Mt him 10 adorn the bench He WAS
born on farm III Erie county, Pa on January
J. 1887. Sueh time as could be spared from
regular farm WORK was spent in the public
schools, and then the boy WAS permitted to at.
tend the Waterford academy for three terms
He went TO Illinois with his parents in 1854 ami
taught school I'LL 1857. In the summer OF l,37
he began TO study law at CarinvilIe in the oglice
OF John NJ. Palmer now United states senator
from that state. In January, 1882 Mr. Langley
was admitted To practice by the supreme court
Of the state OF Illinois. He began the practice
of the law at Champaign, III. but soon came the
thunderboits OF war, ana in 1862 young Langley
entered as private in Company IL, OF the
One Hundred and Tweuty-iifth Illinois. Upon
the organisation of the company he was made
captain. and when the regiment was formed he
was made ieutenant-coionel He passed
through much hard fighting and distiug uished
himself many fields of battle He led his
brigade cter the breastworss at the battle'of
jonesboro, which practically gave TO the Union
forces the city of Atlanta, and was breveted
COLONEL u. S. Y. for gallaatry on the field. He
was also at the battle of Ksuesaw Mountain,
and waa at the head of his forces in that bloody
engagement, in which more than half OF the
reg lment was slain. The last battle in which he
fought was the battle OF Bentonville.
and the colonel takes pride in the
fact that he commanded the third
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-08-09
.L0hn Wondinr.

John Wooding, the Republican candidate for
county commissioner from the Second commits
sioners' district, has proved himself in every re-
spect worthy of reelection By his efficient dis
charge of his duties. He came to this state
from Michigan in 1874, and settled on Green
river, where he is the owner of fac farm that
he has brought to a high degree of improve
meut by earnest. intelligent laber. He is also
the proprietor OF a large mercantile house in
Slaughter He is very popular IN the commun-
ity in which ne resides. aud is widely known
for his ability aud honesty.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-08-09

efficiency and wise economy which it would be
utmost impossible to excel. Personally, Mr.
Twitchell is held in the highest esteem, and few
men have greater number of warm, unswery
ing friends. He Is a man OF family, and his
worldly possessions are nearly all comprised in
the beautiful and comfortable little home which
he has built for himself-and to great measure
by the work of his own hands-in the eastern
part of the city.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-08-09
A. l.. Rutherford.

A. L. Rutherford, of Fall City, VINO has been
nominated for the position so wor.hily filled by
w. II. Taylor, that of county commissioner for
District No. g. has long been g prominent citi-
Zen of his part of the county. In all local mat
tiers he has taken an active ana intelligent
share, and if he should be elected, OF which
there is little doubt, the taxpayers can b, sure
OF strict economy and maturet Judgment
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-08-09
FOR WRECKMASER,
Seabron j. Collins.

Seabron J. Collins was nominated for the
Office OF wreoSmaster and will fill position in
which fortunately the duties are light. When.
ever called upon, however, Mr.. Collins will be
found fully capable OF performing them. He 10
Q fine mechanic and an enthusiastic Republican,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-08-09
FOR COUNTY SURVEYOR.
f. Il. Amea.

F. +. Ames the present county surveyor, who
was appointed TO succeed Reginald H. Thorn
sou, has been renominated. His efficiency aud
popularity make this nomination especially
strong, and the warmth with which he was
supported by the whole county is prophetic of
his success at the polls.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-08-09
Mrs. Harrison in Good spirits.

spent the day in quiet way. Last eve
ming he attended, with Mrs. Dimmick,
service in the parlor of the hotel This
morning he went driving. A fishing trip
will be made tomorrow. Mrs. Harrison
continues in good spirits.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-08-09
FOUND DEAD IN HIS BOAT.
A Fisherman Knocked Sense1ess an
nrnwneI in His Erail Graft.

"A fisherman knocked SenSeIesS ana
Drowned in His Frail Craft.
The lifeless body of John Brand, fish
erman, was found yesterday afternoon in
his half-swamped boat, half mile from
the West Point lighthouse. He had ev;-
IDENTIFY been dead two or three days. There
was deep mark across the forehead
which is supposed to have been caused by
the sail post breaking and knocking him
senseless.
Brand leaves wife and seven children.
who live on Harrison street, in Shanty
town. He left home on Friday morning
and never returned. 1t is supposed that
he went fishing while drunk. His boat is
very small one, and would hardly bear
up two persons. A gust of wind probably
came up, causing the mast to snap in two.
the end flying backward and striking
Brand in the face. The blow must have
caused him to plunge forward on his head
in the boat, his weight careening the frail
craft until it almost filled with water.
Thus the fisherman lay in the boat with
his head and shoulders under water. and,
while in this position, he drowned before
he recovered consciousness.
Yesterday afternoon George Williams
and George Knowen left Port Madison tor
Seattle in sailboat and when rounding
Five Mile point, near the lighthouse,
they came upon the half swamped row.
boat with Brands body in it. The boat
was towed to Seattle and Coroner Horton
sent for.
The coroner decided not to hold an in
quest.
Brand was about AZ years old and was
member of Blue Lodge, Masonic order.
He had but 81 in silver on his person
when found.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-03-25
RIPToN.
RIPTON.
Albert Cushman is very sick.

Albert Cushman is very SICK.
Henry Russell has removed to Roches-
ter.
George Dandrow has moved to Bran
don.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. f. Ferris are rejoicing
at the advent of a l2-pound boy.
S. Murray has bought a large part Of
the "Robbins" farm of j. Battell.
Geo. Atwood has let his farm to L. In
gerson and will remove to Lincoln.
5. C.. Gibbs has taken the farm recently
occupied by II. Russell of j. Battell.
L. II. Baker, who has been sick a long
time, is thought TO be somewhat better.
Mrs. S. Whittemore of BroOksville was
in town on Friday last visiting relatives.
G. S. Albee has let his farm to Edward
Loomis of Salisbury and will give posses
sion at once.
j. Guyott has moved into l.. H. Bakers
house near the Danforth mill from w.
W~hlttemore's premises.
ID. G.. Foster has sold his farm to II. f.
Ferris and removed to his recent pur-
chase of =. Chatfield in Middlebury.
Mrs. Amanda, wife of w. f. Cushman,
died at her home on the 22d inst. A
quiet, prudent housewife, tender wife
and loving mother, her departure will
long be felt in the home circle.
a town meeting is warned to convene
on the 18th inst. to elect officers to fill
vacancies caused by failure of those
elected at the regular meeting to furnish
bonds and to see if the town will hire the
L. S. deposit money.
Charles Kemp amused himself on Sun
day, the 18th, by going to G. w. Farm
er's, using pretty exalted language,
breaking in doors, etc. The Tuesday
following he called on Justice Chandler,
who advised him to leave the town S4.75
or go down to Rutland and oversee pol
ishing marble.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-03-25
WEST CORNWALL,

Elmer Barber of Hartford, y. Y, Wis
tied his father early in the week.
Largest yet; Mrs. G. II. Warner has a
Gala that measures ~ inches from the
ground to the tip of the tallest blossom.
n. ID. Peck of Ticonderoga, y. Y, was
in town last week to see his mother, who
has been i'll for several weeks. He found
her more comfortable.
Elizur Peck on Tuesday brought us a
hens egg which measures one inch
around. 1t is nearly round and is a very
small specimen. With eggs only a cent
apiece it is enough to discourage almost
any hen.
y stormy day was last Saturday. 1t
showed "A good deal and blew more, but
helped the sleighing in many places. and
on Wednesday it showed again, finishing
Oft at night with rain. So far March has
not shown any lamb-like traits.
VIM. belong and son, Frank, started
on Tuesday for Licking Co., OHIO, tax
ing with them three fine horses. They
have the best wishes of their friends thaI
this may be a successful venture, as their
horses are good ones and ought to make
friends in the country to which they are
going.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-03-25
County Uems.
8RIDPORT.

IDtOH
Frank L. Towner has entered the en-
ploy of James Ii. Fletcher as clerk.
Miss Marie Nichols has been visiting
friends in Ticonderoga the past week.
Harlow Peck had the misfortune to
lose one of his best mich cows last week.
S. Z. Vadnais has been on the sick
list the past week, but is now back in his
shop.
1t is estimated that fully 1900 tons of
hay have been sold from this town
during the past winter.
NJ. +. Bristol will be at Bridport on
Tuesday, March 30, and pay the highest
market price for butter.
The spring examination of teachers by
County Examiner Hasseltine will be held
here on Thursday and Friday of this
week, March "a and %.
The sociable at Rev. Mr.. Deane's on
Tuesday evening was well attended and
an enjoyable time was had. The pro-
ceeds amounted to upwards of 81.
G.. d. Miner of Middlebury was in
town on Monday looking after wool, and
on Tuesday Messrs. L. ID. and f. II. VIII
cox of Crown Point were in town.
School meeting will be held on Tuesday
evening of next week. March 30, at 30
o'clock, TO elect officers and provide fol
the maintenance of a school for the ensu
ing year.
Fred C. Crane with his wife will sool
go to Shelburn, where he has been en-
gagged as overseer of a large stock farm
the property of Edward Hungerford,
wealthy resident of Burlington.
Miss Stella Williams closed her schoo
in district No. | on Friday with an eX
hibition in the school-room in the even
ing. \ large crowd attended from
various parts of the town and all SPOKE
in the highest terms of the success of tn,
entertainment.
L. +. Giard has moved into the Hunt
ley house he recently purchased in thu
village. David Carpenter occupies thu
old Burroughs house and c. w. Huntlel
has removed his household effects t
Reading, where he has hired a farm. Mr.
and Mrs. Huntley will remain in tow
for a time.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1892-03-25

Telephone connection between our
commercial and professional citizens is
now completed and Tim Neville, the
druggist, has charge of the central Office.
County Examiner E. A. Hasseltine will
hold a t%wo-days' public examination of
persons DESTROYS of teaching at School
house hall April 4 and 8.
The result of the city election on Tues
day was AS follows: Cyrus A. Booth was
elected mayor; I. II. Smith, John II. Dom
nelly, C. f. NJ. Caisse and A. b. Taber,
aldermen; John d. Smith, city clerk; E.
(G. Norton, G. F. Young and II. r. Booth,
common councilmen; stephen Bates, city
sheriff II. z. Fisher, constable; Thomas
Mack, w. Sheriff. and II. p. Fisher, list
ers Dennis Gonyea, p. j. Casey and II.
p. Fisher, street commissioners; Robert
Hudson, sealer of weights and measures
James Rock, inspector of leather; G.. II.
Thorne and a. b. Taber, f~ence-viewers
II. January and Alex. Blanchard, pound
keepers; F. l.. Fish, superintendent OF
schools; A. Wetherbee, +. w. futile
and J.. j. Barnard, grand jurors; S. d
Miner, II. Stevens and G.. \. Hoffnagle,
water commissioners. At | p. IN. thu
meeting adjourned to April 5 at : p. m.
when the rate of taxation Will be fixet
and some other minor city affairs will b.
acted upon.