The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-11-12
PAYING ODD WAGERS.
Some Of the Incidents Follow
ing the Election.
OFFICIAL COUNT ON MONDAY.
General Rejoicing by All Parties In Sc
sttle-Possible Context in tho
Thirty-ninth District.

The result Of the elections has been received
In Seattle with general rejoicing. Democrats
are tubilant over Cleveland's success, Re-
publicans are no less delighted with the tri-
umph of their state ticket and ell rejoice over
the rebuke to Tacoma An odd feature OF the
matter is that now the election is over the
Democrats are the most bitter in their denun-
citation of Tacoma
I. has been decided by the Republican county
central committee to hold no ratification meet
ing. This il . delicate compliment TO those
members of other parties who voted for McGraw
and the canal Il Is recognized that the great
majority Nj McGraw received in King county
was due in no small degree to a loyalty which
subordinated psrtisanship to love for the home
county.
The official count of the ballots will not be
commenced until Monday, as Judge Lichten-
berg. who IL to be one of the Official canvassing
board, will be unable to attend the meeting
before that time The returns are now all in
and the pluralities in favor of the Republic
ans are 10 decided that there il no chance of any
change in the general result
1t was rumored yesterday that there would be
. contest in the Thirty-ninth representative
district The Republicans are inclined to be-
lieve that the Official count Will show j. {.
Thalman, who is now reported as having been
defeated by l. C. Gilman by plurality OF two
only, to be really elected. The Democrats not
only deny this, but declare their intention to
contest the seat OF VIII r. White.
Although the betting was not very lively In
Seattle, there have been several odd bets made.
One of these was paid Thursday. John Tod,
boilermaker, and b. Nj. Nicholson. pattern
maker, both working for Moran Bros. Il Co.,
made a wager that il Harrison were elected Tod
should wheel Nicholson from Moran's foundry
to his residence. 610 Fourth street; If Cleveland
were elected Nicholson was to wheel Tod to the
Everett house. Nicholson yesterday put On his
Harrison hat, and when the foundry closed at
O'Clock Tod took his seat in the barrow and
Nicholson bravely trundled him home, accom-
panied by highly amused crowd.
G. ID. Richards and James Richie both work
At the foot of fesler avenue in the Yesler lum-
Der yard They made a bet that If Harrison
was elected Richie should sleep in a box all
one night, but IL Cleveland were elected then a
like penalty should be paid by Richards. As
the Democrats were on top Richards made
preparations to carry out his part of the bar
gain. He spiked big box to the wharf, and
about ii O'Clock last night he repaired to the
place with bundle of hay and heart full of
Joy at the joke he had played on the boys. Get
ting inside ne arranged his hay and proceeded
to lie down for as pleasant . night as possible.
He had scarcely got fixed, however, before the
Democratic opposition came along, locked him
In and proceeded TO cart the box around. They
had quietly pried the box loose, having
"twigged" Mr. Richards little scheme.
Knowing that he was in for it in earnest, how.
ever, Mr. Richards took his medicine like lit
tie man until the boys began rolling him over
on the wharf. Then he spoke his little piece,
with the proper quantity of blanks and dashes,
and begged the fellows not to stand him on his
head any oftener than was absolutely necessary
for their peace of mind. The fellows let up
soon. and Mr.. Richards remained in company
with his hay, his meditations and as much of
his pheasant dreams" as were left
One of the best of the bets is ye: to be paid off,
On Monday next, from l:S0 .. m. until o'clock,
Matt Brannigan, in accordance with the terms
OF q wager made with jesse Cochran, will grind
. hand-orgau while Mr.. Cochran will gather
money from the passers-by for the benefit of
the Children's Home. 7. o. Lindsay, who lost
somewhat similar bet, will sing to Mr.. Branni-
gan's accompaniment
The Federal ONCE chairs will not get much
time to get cold after March I if Seattle can
help 1t. Already list of Democratic candi.
dates have been made out which will prove an
embarrassment of wealth in the way of ability
and party claims. J. NJ. Lyon and Salvador r.
Eliicott are talked OF for postmaster; John 8.
Crockett and Col ]. IL Allen, who was a presi-
Dental elector in Florida in 1876, are slated for
United States district attorney; L. Y. Ostrander
and W. J. Maloney for collectors of the port,
the latter considering that his services at Graf.
ton deserve recognition: J. NJ. Carson is
believed to be unattached adviser-in-
general to the president, for the
state of Washington: Jack Dalton, marshal for
Alaska; J. I. Blackstone may be expected to
come in for something and Judge F. A. Mac
donald, who was register at The Dalles under
Cleveland, Ia credited with hopes OF being ap-
pointed registrar OF the land office.
Wren E. Crews, who has decided not to run
for superior judge, and who is said to be con-
sidering the advantages of being register of the
land ONCE, will find John Y. Terry putting in
a claim.
r.. C. Sullivan, chairman of the Republican
state central COMMITTEE; Senator A. I. Van de
Vanter. and s c. Milligan, of Tacoma, paid a
visit to the Republican headquarters in Seattle
yesterday. They were worn out but felt very
happy over the triumphant success OF the
whole ticket.
Congratuiatory dispatches poured in on Gov.
Elect McGraw yesterday. Among them were
the following:
sNoouALMIE. Nov II, 1892
Gov. John IT. McGra,e, Seattle: Please accept my
earnest congratulations o. D. GUILYoII.
MARYsviLLE. Nov. IL, 1892
Coz. Mc6ras. Seattle: Accept congratulations
Good luck attend you. ]. L. HoPP
OLYMPIA, Nov. II, 1892
Hon John IT. NcGrdtp Seattle: Allow me TO con-
graduate you on your success, together with tho
ditch. J. s MCCALLUN.
OLYMPIA, Nov. IL, 1892.
Hon John IT. McGra,s Seattle: shake
Il L. SHoEcRAFr.
OLYMPIA, Nov. IL. 1892
Hon John H. Mctird,r. Seattle: The state and
yourself are to be cong ratulated upon the resuit
OF the splendid fight made by you and your
associates during the campaign
JOHN T. HoYr.
EDISON. Wash, Nov. IL. $50.
J. r. Nctrrdc. Seattle, Wash: Accept my hearty
congratulations on your election. Tox CAIN.
VANCOUVER. Wash. Nov. IL, 1892.
Hon John H. McGrcr. Seattle: Despite calumny
and treschery the intelligence OF the people has
triumphed. Accept sincere congratulations.
JAMES CEkwFoRD,
/. b. CLoUGH.
MISNKAroLis, Mimi, Nov. II, 1892.
Hon. Joha n. MeGra,e, Seattle: congratulate
you on your election. JAMES SHxEHAS.
SPOKANE. Nov. lC, 1892.
Hon. John IT. AcGrcte Seattle: The victory Is
ell the greater that the battle was hard tonight
No one is better preased or congratua'es YOU
more sincerely than myself J. h. CARRERE.
NORTH YAKIMA. Nov. 10, lSe2
Hon. J7An H Nct'rGsr. Seattle: Republicans OF