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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-19
KILLED BY AN ENGINE.
Boys Haste To Gross the Track Costs
Him His Life,

Mike Raschka, boy living near the end
of Grant street bridge. in South Seattle.
was fatally injured At the Commercial
street crossing of the Northern Pacific
railroad at about l2:l0 yesterday after
noon, being run over by switch engine
No. 6.
The boy worked at the Hart Lumber
Company's mill and was on his wav up
from the works to sc. some tobacco at a
fruit stand just north OF the railroad cross.
ing. Waterman Mcknight was of. TAX
ing his lunch IN nearby restaurant and
his place was taken temporarily by George
ketcher. The latter was standing at the
crossing on the north side OF the track.
signalling 20 the engine 10 come ahead
as it approached from the north.
His back Was ,to the fruit stand
out of which the boy came running. at
tempting To cross the track ahead of the
engine. He was struck by the foot board
and dragged about thirty feet, his legs
being so mangled that he died about three
hours later. Two ofthe switch crew were
on the foot board and one of them. Switch
man Trumbull. tried to reach forward and
save the boy, but in vain.
He was taken 10 Providence hospital and
put under the influence OF anesthetics
bat only lived about three hours. The
body was taken TO Bonney 4 Stewards
undertaking rooms
The boy was l. years old ard was son
OF Michael Raschka, lahorer.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-19
Captain OF the Katie Fiickinser at War
With sailors and Longshoremes.

1890 Auu
Capt. AcRae. of the barkentine fZatie
Flickinger, now loading lumber at Smiths
cove, has complained to the CHAMBER Of
Commerce and to the press that the long
shoremen's and sailors unions have be-
tween them driven away his non-union
crew and insiElilated men he has hired TO
discharge and load the ship. Representa-
tives of both unions deny the captains al
legations. and say his crew deserted be-
cause he did not treat them decently
Be that as it may. the crew is gone.
Capt. McRae says they were all good sea-
men, and that they only left the ship be-
cause on the second day in port they were
warned By the representatives OF one
of the unions that il would not be
safe for non-union sailors 10 remain
on the ship. The two mates who re-
manned with the captain say that the crew
were we'll treated and fed. and that they
HAD no cause to desert. and that the men
said they would stay if the captain would
secure protection for them.
Both unions deny emphatically inter-
ferng in any way with the crew. and cay
they defy the captain to prove that they
have. Captain McRae says he has been
warned by the union that he can never
leave this port with a non-union craw on
board. He says be intends shipping nom
union crew and will leave the port with it
in spite of the unions
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-19
Highest all Leavening Power-Latest u Govt Report
Roe! R Bsxdsgz
ABSOLUTELY PURE

ening ali the time and Capt. Gilsao-e
finally brought her back.
Capt. II. II. Hughes, who took the
Hassalo around for the Union Pscihc
Company. started out with the Gaszert.
Capt Hughes is noted for being very
cautious navigator. and. when ne reached
Mean bay, he waited for q smooth sea. and
rising glass. not being disposed 20 take
any chances with a stern-wheel boat
IN heavy sea or a storm. Bat q
wait OF nearly two weeks brought no more
favorable weather than when the boas Srst
reached Neah bay, and Capt. Scott, n-esi-
dent of the company, becoming impas1ent.
sent Capt. Gilmore out 10 relieve capt.
Hughes and take her around. Capt Gill
more proved to be quite IS cautlosls as
Capt. Hughes. and now, after waiting two
weeks more. he bring, the vessel back, no.
being disposed to keep her out uader
heavy expense any longer.
All the old shippers" predic: GOOD
weather now. Is the glass is rapidly rEsing.
and il is probable Capt. Gilmore VIII make
another start to-day or tomorrow.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-19
The New Magazine Rifle.

WAsHtNdToS CITY. Oct; lS-The board of
ordnance, which has had the duty of adjusting
smaller caliber rifle sights and other details O:
the new magazine gun for the army has
handed in an Interesting report The new
weapon, which Is q modification OF the Erug-
Jorgensen gun, Will be made q. the Springfield
Mass, national asmorv for the army ana ma.
rine corps The navy will also change its rii.
To c0rrespond. 1t is hoped TO have some of :he
new weapons ready by January l. The caliber
OF the army life will be reduced 70 ~. and the
weight OF the bullet VIII be a2D grains. n.
charge viii be thirtysix to forty grains of
smokeless powder. or such less weigh. a. will
give the bullet mnzZle velocity Of abou. 20l0
feet per second.
A most important and instructive test will
take place on saturday a. the naval proviny
grounds at Indian head, the subject bein, an
arTnor plate fourteen inches thick rrafa M
nickel steel by the Bethlehem Steel Comma
II Is one Of the heaviest plates yet forsea. and
is OF the type OF the arTnor to be used on bat.la
ships. This plate will be subjected IN tba
attack OF lo-inch naval rihed gun cauabIs az
piercing fifteen Inches Of steel The new com.
pound nieKel-steei fourteeu-inch plate has 5,
lar successfully resisted 81 projec,i!es. which
wete demolished.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-19
Shipping Intelligence.

TAToosH. Oct ls-5 p m.-Cioudy: fresh
west wind.
CLALIAM BAY, Oct ls-5 p m.-Cioudy:
light west wind.
PoRT CRESCENT, Oct iS-5 p m.-Cleudy;
light northwest wind.
PoRr ANGELES Oct 1s-5 r. m.-Claudy;
light west wind. Sd Mylomene, bk ko3finga
aud tug Rainier in the harbor.
San Francisco. Oct. 1S-Arrived-Str Well
ington, from Departure bay: str Umatilla from
Victoria; I. :. str Macarthur. from Tacoma: str
Romulus. from Nanaimo: str Costa Rica, from
Nana;mo; str Arcata, from Coos bay.
The United states steamer Macarthur, ~hich
was reported in distress yesterday. was sowed
into port today hv the steamer Crescent City.
The McArthurs wheel came off in heavs sea.
ana when found by the Crescent City sha was
rapidly drifting on the Humboldt county 81 ore.
>oUTH AMP. on, Oct. is.-.peed, New IorE.
BREsEHAvES, Oct 1s-Elbe. New York
ANTWERP, Oct. lS-Pennsylvaaia, Ph5atel.
rha.
NEW YoRK. Oct 1s.-Ci-cassia, Glasgow
LONDON. Oct ls.--tSreat nneasiness IS felt In
shipping and insurance circles regarding the
British ship Knight Commander. Capt Mn
dock, which sailed from san Francisco OF July
30 for Queenstown Il is believed sig has
iouudered oil Cape Horn.
THE knight Commander is an iron SID OF
lass tons. ami was consigned 10 Cork with a
cargo OF So. GU feet OF lumber valued 81 s-5,56S
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-19
WATER FRONT NOTES.
amer Al.Kt.ils for Alaska Monday.

Steamer Al-Ki sails for Alaska Monday.
Steamer Mabel came OF the ways a. Ballard
yesterday, after having her bottom cleaned, re-
cauiked and painted.
Today ;ssteamship day. The walla walia is
Que from san Francisco this morning asi the
City OF fuetla sails for san Francisco at o'clock
this evening.
British ship Anncsley Was docked at the COM
merctal wharf yesterday anf a small por.zou OF
her cargo OF cement discharged She wils now
so 20 tne elevator on the West side TO discharge
ahou, half the remainder snd then % Tacoma
with the balance.
Capt Bergman has finally succeeded i1 get.
ting his steamer Mikado down from the zlisck
F-ver, where she got stuck IL coming dowe from
LAKE Washington some time ago. Capt Berg
man then contemplated putting her Oh ti.s run
between Everett aud Snohonish.
Steamer ". F. Munroe had twenty tC5as of
frelgatoui on the snohontsh route; the Fair
haven Aaa twenty toas in aud fifteen out ~ the
la conner route. the Mabel had City tons ssIt on
tae Snoaom.sh route: the Wasco had tairsF five
tons out for WhGtcom, and the Angeles had
twenty tons out for Port Angeles.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-19
GONE TO THE DRY DOCK.
The Willamette tn Be Repsired-Carv
Thrown awsy-The Inquiry.

Steamer Willamette. in accordance with
the order OF the board of local INSPECTORS
went 10 onar,ermas;er harbor Yesterday 70
he placed IN the he Lion dry dock for a
survey and temporary repairs. She kent
on about $40 tons o: coal. the balance hav-
ing been discharged on scows and a mr.
tlon onto the steamer Cma,iila. Most of
what was pat on the sCoSs was SCREENINGS
AMI = good deal Of /, was heated. Il,
thought II would rot pay 10 rehandle il
50 II was thrown on under Stetson & Past
Mil Company's wharf.
The board OF surveyors appointed hv
Manager c. J. Smith has not fully decided
whether 10 make 3 formal report or NOT
hut i, j probable some kind Of q reno-t
Will be made.
The investigation " the cause Of -ha
collision will be begun before the board az
inspectors Saturday. As is the custom nj
the board. the investigation will be con.
Quoted in secret.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-19

Engineer and Cook Narrowly Escape
Only the Hull Remains.

Only the Hull Remains.
Tug Rip Van Wrinkle was burned at
Kingston AZ 3 O'Clock yesterday morning,
and II was by mere chance that Chief En-
gineer Frank Mails and the cook boy, who
were asleep on the boat. were awakened in
time TO avoid being burned. The boa, was
wholly destroyed.
Capt. Harry Gillespie and his mate. A.
]. Holden. had gone ashore in the row.
boat 10 loosen up a boom OF logs the boat
was waiting 10 tow out on the tide.
Some time after they had gone they saw a
sudden burst of flame rise from the boat,
and they pulled back as fast as they could.
When they reached her she was all ablaze.
and the engineer and cook hoy were still
fast asleep. They just had time to awaken
them and get them into the rowboat
befors the flames burst into the
room in which they slept, but none of the
personal effects Of the captain or crew
could be saved. The boat burned to the
waters edge and then sank in about three
fathoms of water. She will probably he
raised and her machinery taken ont. bu.
the hull is 4 total wreck.
The boat was owned by y. y. Holden
proprietor Of the Zerine saloon at the foot
of University street. Mr. Holden had her
fixed up and painted recently and valued
her at from 81 800 to $1,000 She was in
sured for $3,e0.
The origin OF the fire could not he dis
covered. as it was too far along when Can't.
Gillespie reached the boat TO tell much
about where it started. HIS opinion, how
ever, was that il started somewhere
around the boiler. It burned like kindliDp
wood. the fresh paint adding TO the fury
OF the flames.
The Rim Van Wrinkle was quite an old
tug boat, having been huiIt &c Astoria in
1877. bit she was in very fair condition
She was iifty-seven feet long. sixteen fee.
beam and seven feet hold and her net ton.
maze was twenty-one. She had thirty
hNrse noWer comnnund enrines
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-19
How DR.. Smith Became a Parent.

Or. II. F. Smith was greatly surprised
yesterday when policeman called at his
residence on Broadway and informed him
in the most courteous manner possible
that he had been intrusted with the un-
pleasant duty of serving a warrant of ar
rest on his fehe doctor's) son for breaking
windows in the synagogue. DR.. Smith
told the officer he was sorry to disappoint
such gentlemanly member OF the force,
but that as he was not q father he could
not supply son TO be entvined in the
meshes of police court law. Then the
truth leaked out. Some urchius had been
seen in the act of breaking the windows
of the synagogue. and one of them, hen
asked his name craftlly answered that he
was DR.. Fl. +. Smith's son. When the
warrant was sworn out the boys word was
taken for the truth and the officer went
there 10 make the arrest.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-19

Chicago west-boGnd lines. kilograms
were sent on. informing connecting lines,
IS well as members Of the association, that
the use Of ali so-calIed special reduced
rates, now in effect between Chicago. ct.
Louis and Missouri river cities. will be
discontinued on October 81 and the old
rates re-established. Il had among the
slgners the Alton road. This terminates
the war which has been on since the Alton
Lett the association two wears ago,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-19
Railroad and CORPORATION So,e.

A. &. Martin, general agent o.; the Union PACT
he railroad, went 10 Port Townsend yesterday
The Oregon Improvement Company's water
coal bunkers at Portland are finished and the
railroad bunkers are about two-thirds finished.
-Four miles of tho Maple Valley extension of
the Columbia Il Puget sound road are ready for
track Though the force OF men has been
increased lately. there Is stil room for more.
The American District Telegraph Com pauy
will have new cable strung 10 its oafica today
ready 10 do business as usual. Several of its
wires were burnt out by crossing with The cleo
tric wires early on sunday morning, and bust
meas has since been dona with Temporary wires
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-19
Gsip~ Back to Montana

c. W. schsberg has resigned as purchas-
ing agent Of the Seattle Coal and Iron
Company. 70 take position with the Mon
his former employers. He leaves today
On the steamer City of Puebia for San
francisco. whence he zoe. 10 Stockton for
few days, and on his retup will 20 10
Missonis. Mr. Schaberg was for several
years purchasing agen. Of the Lake Shore
road, and his departure will be regretted
by many friends. He will re succeeded
IN the Coal and Iron Company's Office by
G. o. LOOMS. who was formerly IN the
auditors Office Of the Lake Shore road.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-19
A Concession to Wheat shippers.

The following notice has been issued by
the Northern Pacific officials. taking effect
at once and continuing until December L:
AL cars, regardless of length. may be loaded
400 pounds above their marked capacity be-
fore Tenaliy charge for excess leading will be
applied Excess weight above 400 pounds
over marked capacity OF car viii be subject 10
usual excess penalty charge.
This is a concession 10 the wheat ship
pers. who have been forbidden 70 load cars
to their capacity in bulk. Cars Of 5000
pounds capacity or less have been charged
double rates for any overlooking.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-19
Monte Cri..o Grade nearly Ready.

The grade Of the Everett & Monte Cristo
railroad is practically completed as far a,
Si!rerton, twelve miles from Monte Cristo.
and is progressing rapidly from there east,
so that it will be out Of the way Of the
traeklayers- Earle e Donohue have got a
hole through the sGo-foot tunnel. and the
Others are nearly finished. Neither OF the
ships bringing rails has been heard from
since the Coburn was spoken in the Pacific
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-19
Up 10 UdLU Is lOLIpWS
No.
UErfrx
A Gift for the Steamer Seattle.

In recognition of the compliment paid
TO this city in the naming of the steamer
Seattle, which was launched on Lake
Michigan a few weeks ago, President
Graves OF the Chamber of Commerce has
had a beautiful photograph of the city
framed for presentation TO the steamer
The photograph is about three feet long
and the view was taken from she Ripley
house, looking down Front street.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-19
Great Northern at wen.,.h..

The Great Northern tracklayers were ex-
rected to arrive at Wenaichee yesterday.
ana the occasion was 10 be celebrated by
the driving Of a silver spike by one of the
Old settlers. Track was three miles awav
on Saturday. and was being laid at the
rate OF mile day. progress being slow
because material had 10 be transferred
across the Columbus river.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-19
Extending Telephone system.

The Sunset Telephone Company yester-
day began building an exchange at Ever
EFT, where il will open with sixty subscrib-
ers. The central office will be temporarily
IN Swalweil McCormick's drug store.
The company is also rebuilding the line
from Whatcom to Fsrhaven by running
several metallic wires 70 overcome the in
duction from the street railway wires.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-19
Great Northern Construction.

The Sultan City Journal of October IS
SAYS: ]. G. Mclean will finish the open
mud cut above Granite Point in about two
weeks. The timbers and iron for the per-
manent railroad bridge over the Sultan
river at this place are being laid down. P.
r. Conley, the superintendent of construc-
ton, says that a few days will suffice to
complete the bridge, as the timbers are all
framed and ready to be put together.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-19
Western Passenger Rates Restored.

CNIcAso. oct IS-ChsIrman Caldwell.
of the Western Passenger Association. IT,
day pas the finishing touches To- great
piece of work. Ii amounts, in fact. 20
raising the rates between association
points which had brcu retaced for the Iast
year and half. AMI means All increase Ia
revenue averaging 81, - ossl year. Con
meeting lines ~l.l be requested 10 use tie
Restored iares Ter eli business ,icketsd VIA
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-19
Catch of the Whalers.

SAN Francisco. Oct. ls.-The whaling
schooner Allen arrived from Fox Island
this afternoon with T. 100 pounds of bone.
She reported the catch of the Arctic feet
up TO date as follows:
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-19

CHICAGO. Oct Is--A representative
gathering from commercial, scientific and
newspaper circles assembled in the
Chicago offices of the Long Distance
Telephone Company this afternoon 10
witness the formal openlng of telephone
communication between New York and
Chicago. The main wire was tanned and
each visitor was provided with a receiver
and heard distinctly ali that passed on the
wire between Mayor Washburne and
Mayor Grant. and aso musical pro-
gramne.
NV York. Oct lS-The lonr-iistanre
telephone line between this city and Chi
cage was formally opened this afternoon
iii the presence Of y distinguished com
pany. President Hudson EXPLAINED IN
the assembly before the test began that h.
tween New York and Chicago Vas ,ha
longest telephone line IN the world. Acor-
net solo, "Star Spancled Banner" vas then
played, and the same familiar tune was
repeated from ChicSrn. The notes cana
clear and distinct. America" was sent
and received IL the same way. AMI tba,
Mayor Grant spoke II Mayor Washbu-ne
cf Chicago. The city OF CHICAGO ereets
tie city og New York" sad
Mayor Washburne. The city Of New
York returns the compliment and wishes
you ali success IN the greet celebration
You are TO have this week" Was Maynr
,'rant's reply. The city of Chicago ex.
tends greeting ami conrratulateS the m.
sion," SAID Mayor Washburne. tulpres-
sivelv. ''on an American invention which
shall supplement the telegraph and enable
the people az the continent 70 conimt,nl.
cate where they now resoF; 10 the t,a.t
and telegraph" Mayor Grant in CON
eiasion made graceful persona! exp,es-
sion Of regret a. inability u attend the
dedication exar.ises this Me.A
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-19
THE GATZERT CONES RACK
Weather Too Threatening for Her n
Venture on to ssa

Steamer Bailey Gatzsrt, which .t.-t.a
aroGnd Tor the Columbia river abou, .
month ago, returned to this port vester.
day, having lain in Neah hay ailthe time
waiting for an opportunity 10 s.s-t
around. But the weather vas too threat.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-19

Choicest inside lots IN Hill tract for orlv
Sl.eo; corners N proportion. Gar,ine. i
Strafton, Bailey building.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-19
KNOCKED DOWN AND ROsRrD
Pilots Early Morning Adventure
Thief and Plumber Captured.

Cant. James Heaiy, the Alaska pilot. Of
Victoria. Il. C., was knocked down and
robbed OF \ god watch and chain AZ =
o'clock yesterday morning on Commercial
street, between Washington and Jackson
i'm front of the Gottstein lu!liinc. The
thief. n man named Robert Miller, WAS Ar
rested ten minutes later by Otficer Powers
while trying 10 sci! the stolen p-operty
for 81 10 a colorci man named John
Wiley. who sells no; corn at the People's
theater, South Second and WASHINGTON
streets. Miller was st once taken II H..
police headquarters amt searched. The
officers Invested him of nearly all his
clothing IN the search, hut apparently in
vain. Finally II was noticed tha. he an
pearca 20 have 4 swelling N one of his
cheeks and little choking brought the
stolen goods out in short order.
Miller and an aecOrp.iCe named Ruins
Flsa, who was arrested abou. al hour
later. were arraicned before Justice Won
Ioaol yesterday afternoon, and the case
was continued until n O'Clock this morn
ing, both prisoners and. complaining Wit
ness being locked up meantime. Miller is
known 10 ihe police IS daring criminal.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-19

There Is man n Java who rnskesa eo71
hNinS SIS prophet lie has been pssd san /.
year Tor he last hiieen wears "Ior nos producing
tidal wave which VIII sweep clear over re
island" The eredgious natives believe ths, ts
has the power 10 st;gsci wsYs that will over.
v helm the country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-27
IF you want to Uote next year,
register nOW!
EOR PRESIDENT.

While there are several candidates for
the presidency of the Common Council,
there is none that seems more likely to
be selected than Councilman Clinton ID.
Sellew, who is one of the City Council
representatives from the First ward.
Mr.. Sellew is very popular man,
and his experience in city affairs fits
him peculiarly for the duties of the pre-
siding officer in the Common Council.
While he has just completed his first
recent term in the lower branch of the
Common Council the mistake that he is
a neophyte in city affairs must not be
made. He Was for ten years connected
with the internal revenue Office in this
city, as clerk and chief clerk, and in
1871 became member Of the Common
Council from the Third ward,
and served in that capacity until Feb
ruary, 1877, when he resigned.
This experience in the Common
Council, coupled with that of last year,
gives him familiarity with the needs
of the city and the council procedure
that amply fits him for the duties of
presiding officer.
Mr.. Sellew's knowledge of and ex-
periencs in city affairs has not been con-
fined to the Common Council. From
1879 to 1891 he was connected with the
public works department, as secretary
of the water commissioners, board of
public works and commissioner of pub
lie works. This experience of nineteen
years in the most important department
of the city administrative government
will be of almost incalculable value to
Mr. Sellew as president of the Common
| Council, and fits him for the perform
ance of the duties of that position in
some important respects more fully than
any other candidate can be fitted.
The most important interests of the
city are in the line of the public works,
and will be in that line for several
years to come. Mr.. Sellew's intimate
acquaintance with the public works
will make him able to give the city a
quality of service that would be difficult
if not impossible for any other available
man to render.