The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-06-10

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revolver from his pocket Then he said, 81
would like to see you get them until you pay
$50" He had the revolver Denlho MN anu
shifted il to his RICH. eide. At the same tune
| covered him with mine and DEMANDED tne
papers and revolver. took his revolver out OF
his hand aud recovered my papers and also MI.
James, as he demanded them Mr. Claywotth
assisted in sorting the papers and acted the part
of A gentleman He did not draw his revolver
or take any part or interfere. i don't think ne
was a partner, but I do think he was IN
very low-down business for state onlcer.
Mr.. Clayworth and rode together TO "lhiocA
and Chehais. There delivered myself 10 the
sheriff and also o. G. Dunn's revolver. In
short time Dunn left his remaining papers at
the auditors Office in ChehaIis, ana LETT Aol
parts unknown TO me without arresting me.
have returned home to Messy Rock to hear
my neighbors swear vengeance against ianu
sharks. Many have their shotguns loaded Tor
Dunn with buckshot. and would warn all men
to be very careful how they approach farmers
here, If wanting land contracts sucn as en-
close. The above facts can be proven. MI. .
James and family, Of Ladrew, Lewis county, are
witnesses
The contract which Mr. Shaner enclosed
reads as follows:
1t is agreed By and between Daniel shaner
and his wife, the parties OF the first part, ana
z. g. d. the party of the second part, that sald
the second part, his heirs or assigns, aud SAID
party OF the second part will at his option pur-
chase OF said parties of the first part. their
heirs executors or administrators, the Hollow
ing described lots, tracts or parcels OF land,
situated in Lewis county, state OF Washington
to-wit: (Hcrc follows description OF iandl,
with the appurtenauces thereunso belonging,
on the following terms:
First--The purchase price for said land 10
So, Ooo OF which the sum OF 81 has this day
been paid as earnest, the receipt whereoI Is
hereby acknowledged by said party OF the first
part, and the further sum of 81 800 10 be paid on
o. before the 30th day of November, A. ID. ls92
Deferred payments 10 be secured by mortgage
on premises, with interest at 10 per cent per an
mum; balance in one year.
Second-Said land TO be conveyed BIZ good
and sufficient warranty deed. with the usual
covenants of warranty for title against incum-
brances to said party of the second part or to
such other party said second party may di-
rect upon compliance with this contract
Tnird-This contract To b, released only with
the consent of said second party and the payment
to him of $i5o, and il shall be covenant running
with the land and shall inure to the benefit OF.
and be obligatory upon, the heirs, executors. ad-
ministrators aud assigns, respectively, OF the
parties hereto.
A. d. 1892.
the proceedings of young Dunn. quoted
from the papers of Thurston and Lewis
counties:
Winioek Pilot: "a number of swindlers are
going through this county getting signatures to
what looks like contract 10 sell land, but is in
reality an agreement to pay moaey, which can
probably be collected By law. Many OF the con-
tracts have been put on record in the auditors
Office and are gong to give about twenty
farmers considerable trouble. The amounts in
the contracts range from $50 to sl5o Farmers,
never sign paper that you do no. understand
when presented by man whom you do no.
know.
Olympia Capital: "There are thirteen OF these
contracts now being recorded in the auditors
Office which covers property valued in each con-
tract from $500 to $4,000. The cash considera-
ton in these contracts is put az 81. and the first
deferred payments range from 1892 TO 1896 The
principal feature of these contracts seems to be
clause that they will only be released for a
specified sum running in these contracts from
SIS to 81 coo. Some OF these contracts are not
good for the reason that they are not properly
signed. but they are all being recorded to cloud
the titles of the land"
Arlington Times: "This time they are operat-
ing near Olympia. and they seem to be finding
plenty Of gullihe persons 10 sign their contracts
Their method is TO secure options on farming
and timber land for a term of years for a con-
sideration of 81 and in ease sale should be
made meantime to demand all extortionate
price 70 annul the bond. Look out for them"
oakyille Globe: According II the Centralia
N7rs Seattle swindler named Dunn has been
victimizing Thurstou county farmers and tried
his little game on the Lewis county ranchers.
1t is hoped Chehalis county tillers OF the soil
will keep an eye on him If he GENES this way
He is q land-grabber and reaches out his claws
after improved farms or the major portion
thereof. Beware. gentlemen
Centralia Nelcs: "rhe two men who have been
tying up the property of farmers in Thurstou
county on contracts are trying the same game in
Lewis county. A farmer was in town thi.
morning whom they had inveigled into signing
contract, placing the sale of his farm in their
hands, and by dint of Misrepresentation sue
ceeded In getting his wife also TO sign the con-
tract. Farmers should be on their guard, and
not allow Themselves TO be caught in a trap
whereby they will tie up their property for
long time"
Chehais Nugget: Several farmers in this
vicinity have been roped."
Chehais Bee: a smooth scamp. who worked
number OF Thurston county farmers recently
has been working Eastern Lewis county this
week. His name is Z. q. Dunn, AMI he halls
from Seattle. He is described as Young man.
light-complected snooth-iacsd, and with glib
tongue"
After describing his mode of procedure
and his encounter with Shaner. the Bee
proceeds;
The parties came to town Wednesday after
noon, and Dunn had the gall 10 go to Prose-
cutting Attorney Swasey aad attempt TO have
| Shauer arrested, but on advice OF Seattle col.
| leagues concluded To let the matter dron. The
| prosecuting attorney also declined TO attempt u
make 8 case against Dunn. Ii is no. known
| how many contracts Duuu secured in this
/ county. Some say near hundred. but
! THAI is probably too large an estimate
lie fled thirty at the auditors Office for record
/ Wednesday afternoon. Most OF these appear to
| be from the eastern part OF tie county. Prices
! stipulated for farms are from $50 To 5000 and
/ the penalties fixed range from So 20 500 Il is
! Questionable whether the coatTlc: IS binding
! and the penalty can be collected or not in y
/ suit nut il auswe-s the swiud.er's purpose inst
IS we'll, as the contract throws a clond over the
/ title toland covered by & and the owner Tnust
/ buy him OF or bring an acti0n in court which
! Will take time and cost money.
| Isaac VI. Dunn, the head OF the firm was
| interviewed by a PoSr-INgEJIGGsNcFR re-
| porter yesterday, and said in explanation
| OF his methods:
/ We obtain these contracts simply as AGENT.
| with the ia.e9tiou OF tndiNS purchasers for
| them. and 50 we tell the owners when th.y piVs
| the contracts. We MAKE them for a long ,srr,
because u taxes time 20 sell isrm land yoi; can
/ hardly rDt purchaser and take him out =,
! look AZ the land IL ninety DAYS. As TO the con
| slderation being small, IL Is not recas-
/ sayy ~ give any consideration in
! obtaining such Contract Ii Is
necessary FOR Us - have some confederation !or