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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-08-16
Arrival 81 the New cAi.ess Mi.isssr.

Arrival 81 the New Chiaese lGlsisssP.
SAN Francisco, Aug. 15.-Such kowtow-
ing and salaaming, such IN amount of tea
drinking, such gorgeous costumes Of rain
bow hues - there were at the Mail
dock this evening. have not been
seen before in many day. All this IVES
to celebrate bscomingly the arrival here
by the steamer Gaelic Of Yung Yu.
the new Chinese: minister to the United
States. Yung Yu il . mandarin Of
high degree. and brought . retinus
Of seventy-eight people. The costumes
which the suite showed themselves in
were something stunning and more els
borate display Of silk brocades Of rainbow
hues has seldom been seen here.
The Chinese consul and his local
contingent went to the steamer, and
their apparel was equally gorgeous.
Turbans with red tops aud sianting sides,
that looked for all tho world like cherry
turnovers in black pans, were features Of
their dress. Their blouses were of all
shades OF blue, and their skirts varied from
deep red 70 light blue and canary yellow.
Flowing skirts with fancy pendants were
all the 90. Tho Chinese consul and his
clan we're at the wharf long time before
the steamer. Thirty-six carriages were
there too. waiting for the Oriental
suite. As soon after the gangplank
was stretched out 40 they
could. the consul and vice-consul led the
way aboard. Then ensued an exhibition
Of Chinese cordially. All the passengers
gathered about to see the greetings.
When the consul was led into the
presence of the new minister in the
latter's private cabin the ceremony vas
excessive. Both Immediately Frustrated
themselves until the tips of their hats
touched the floor They did not ap-
proach nearer than the opposite sides
of large round table After
both were seated the attendant
brought tea, and then they had
a conference that lasted fully half hour.
the gorgeously aprareiled suite meanwhile
blocking the decks. The new minister is
about ~ years old. He has never been
here before, and does not speak English.
lie is short and stout with a round, full.
intelligent face. with mustache and
small goatee. His tapering fingers bear
an abundant crop of nails. On his right
thumb he ever wears a band Of greenish
amber. His dress was similar to the
others. with the exception that his turban
is tipped of with a big red button,
with half a dozen black feathers stuck
in one side OF il. After the ceremonie,
were over the party vas driven to the
Palace hotel. over which floafed the vel
low-husd dragon dag O. China Only forty
Of the party will so TO Washington
City. The others will be distributed
along the Pacific coast. Mexico and
South America as diplomats Five
of the suit were educated in this country.
Nun Iew Chung vas in the Yale ciuss of
81 lie writes his name nov NJ. Y.
Chung. The secretary OF the legation.
who xas also educated here, makes his
name read &. +. Moore. The party uill
so direct 70 Washington CITY, where the
retiring minister, Tsui, awaits thei. COM
ing
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-08-16

PoRr TOWNSEND. Aug. 15-fspscial.J-
The complaints against six union
were dismissed in the Justices
court today. Infcrmations charging
the same offense vera filed in the superior
court and four Of tho defendants. Paddy
McGlynn, William Forlong. John Ed
wards and William Mccarthy were
re-arrssted. On account Of Judge
Ballinger being absent in Seattle no bail
was Get. and the men were locked up.
NcGlynn has bondsmen VINO will furnish
bail for his appearance at the next term Of
court in September.
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0IYnYIA. Aug. ia-fopsefsL lat ~
Beard a Trade NEEDING tonight s0ofts
vsrs msde 20 arrange fos the shipment %
Chicaeo Of Thuxsspn eounsy's fruit A
special train viii 60 over the Northern
Pscifc nais line and viii easfy al IL
fruit free. Ths fruis must 60 By the vsy
of femme. md tlaso - iitsls doubt that
the Port Townsend Southern will land the
eontributions there without cost The
train viii 60 through % Chicago IN four
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sUsINEss TROUBLES.

Sheriff McDads has been appointed receiver
for the suspended PaeiAe bank, Of San Fran
cisco, ana his bond liked - 100000
The q r. Taylor Papsr Company. OF San Fran
cisco, assigned on Tuesday with assets OF $780,
600 70 pay $4,000 Indebtedness. The Pioneer
papsr mills. at Taylorvillc, CAL. owned by the
Taylor company. have closed down.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-08-16

CINCINNATI. Aug. 16-About 80 dele
rates Of the national convention Of the
Sons Of veterans met this morning in the
first business session Of the meeting.
About 500 members OF the organization
were present from al yarts Of the country.
and more are expected. Today's session
was occupied in receiving reports Of COM
mitfaAa
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-08-16

NAxAIno, B. C.. Aug. h-fSpeciall-
ALI the ial.ors in the city have gone out
on strike. owing TO . reduction in their
uages. The men claim that clothing II
costing ~ much now ~ il did i've years
ago. aud therefore do not 80 Why their
wages should be reduced. The employers
give them until Tomorrow 20 accept the
terms. The men are determined not 70
submit 70 it
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Tsresa. Anx. In ~ Special - The
fonrssl al ex-Lscsnse Inspector Bs.ly u -
took psaes today. lie vas saluahle
clerk at the police headquarters ana .s,
subsequently, made l,cease isssec,of in
which posissaa he Tell in 1sth
several nssa ~he succ~eded II rceg.a,
hin nasnciasly embarrassed He lad
Always been upright and inaussssous. II.
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LrNcoLx. Neb.. Aus. IA Journal sps-
cial from Humboldt. Neb.. says . section,
OF country near there was visited BY
cyclone this evening. One woman. Mira
Schultz, was fatally injured. three farm
houses demolished and crops laid waste.
PaIticulars can not b learned tonight.
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sAtoili Brings Corrisan Ia Terms.

NFw ToRS. Aug. la-Pon,ifcai mass
vas celebrated this morning in s..
fatrick's cathedral by Archbishop Sa;olli.
the papsi delegate. in the presence of one Of
the largest crowds ever gathered in the
cathedral. Archbishop Corrigan delly-
cred a sermon. which was the real even.
o. the morning. as in il he took occasion
10 declare bis loyalty aud feaity u the
holy see and its representatives. lie
hoped the attacks which had been
made upon his perfect loyalty had
been insured by Ignorance, and said that
whatever had been said against SAtosli's
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-08-16

Culcs SEQ, Aug. IA number Of in,s,.
esiing addresses were listened to at TO.
days session Of the pease congress. The
other congresses nov meeting also held in
seresslng sessions.
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0ass Wsllisgssa Minss Mako Terms.
NAHAino. Aus. Is. - Especial = The
meeting Of the employees Of the East Wei
lingson colliery held this morning. ~
suited in the men agreeing 70 accept the
same reduction q enforced in the Nauaimo
cosiiery, with the agreement from the
management shas they should Be supplied
With powder ~ $Ll0 lees per barrel than
vas previously charged. Work viii b ~
sumed - soon - the mines are in work
ing order again.
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sALKx. Aug. B.-{Speeiai. Gov. PEN
noyef today mailed 70 Legislators the fo'-
loving letter:
Having received numerous communi-
cations urging me. in vies Of the present
financial stringency. 20 cali m extra So
sion of the Legislative assembly Tor she
purpose Of passIng Law for stay Of execu-
tion on al Judgments for one year, r.
quest that yoa. g . member Of the state
legislature. would express your opinion .
20 the advtsab3iity Of 20 doing"
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ENGLAND OPENS 1HIBRf.

The Cbinsss Genopoly 81 . RicA Gown
tFy's Trade Destroyed.
VANCOUVER B. c.. Aug. 15.-(SpsciaL +
Advicss by tho Empress Of japan,
from the Orient this evening.
state that the negotiations between
India and Thibet, which have been
going on for 20 long. are at
last approaching . termination. The Chi
nese commissioner, Mr.. Hart. 10 expected
to b able 70 proceed shortly to Rinchin-
gong for the purpose Of signing the treaty.
OF the particulars Of the arrangement Il
may b said that the Chinese monopoly Of
the Thibetan trade 10 forever ct an end.
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OLYMPIA. Aug. 1a-iSpeciai. Mayor
Robinson is in receipt OF . letter from
Capt. symons. which states that the pres
ent Plans Of dredging the harbor are befng
carried out in deisrsncs to the best inter
ests Of the city. The plan will not b d.
waited from unless absolutely nscessary.
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Hlghtiag In La flass.
BUKsos AYREs. Aus. 5.-Ths federal
congress has resolved 70 proclaim state
Of siege throughout Argentine and to pro-
mote federal Intervention throughout
the disturbed provinces Of Santa 70 and
Of . fight between radical crowd
and Federal troops in that city.
The civilians fought desperately and did
not give way until three Of them
were killed and forty others wounded.
The federal troops arc occupying all the
public buildings in In Plata The radical
provisienal ministers have ned. Gen.
oiibera has been appointed governor Of
Buenos Ayrss in place Of Gen. Costa
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4 su9.ie orei. EIev.ser Bur.sA

buffalo. Aug. 15-Ths Coatsworth
elevator. capacity 1.3o0. 600 bushels valued
q $150ooO. was destroyed BY 6rs today.
together with . dozen frame structures,
mostly saloons and dwellinRs. A. there
were only q. 600 bushels Of grain In store,
the loss will nos exceed $500. 900, covered
BY insurance.
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The steamer klEslsad viii hcsexs.c, su.he
hoszry trirs hcs~cea lessss sye se ssss, Naft.e,
street sssstag fes;sf svsaas OF eyess nours ana
esYt san1AyA
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-08-16

OLYMPIA, Aug. i5.-fSpecial. IA meet
ing OF the Washington Worlds fair COM
mission has been called By President Bla-
lock for August y at Tacoma Finances
will b the principal subject of considera-
0on
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The Lona Ce0niss1ea AdjeaPue.
OIYxPrA, Aug. i5-fSpscial. Tho land
commission has adjourned until Friday,
August Ia
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e S0pDoS AAooe oous DOOe
SrocKros. Cal, AUG. M-Ths copper
mines at CoppsTopoiis. .Calaveras county.
have closed down. throwing so men ont
Of employment The tightnsss Of the
moaay market b givsa - the cause Of
suspension 81 work. The misses are owned
b. Frederick Ames. Of the Union Pacific
railroad They we're opened in the early
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A Old Ex-Resi1eat % seattle Deed.
MAHrsvrLLE, Aug. la-lapecial. John
0ehi. an old resident Of Seattle. died on
his ranch. ak miles from here. yesterday.
He was ~ years old, and lived in Seattle
twenty yssss ago.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-08-16

1seen9 . t. CASaa0o Unompaoyo0.
CnreAsC. Auk. A-Bssvesn 7.0oo and
5000 q Chieago's army Of unemployed
hsad meeting on the lake mont this
aftsx1oon and lis4sned TO speeches
On theeosditicn a. iudnst4ial adhisa The
meeting closed with the sdopsien Of rsso-
buttons calling on congress 70 do away
with the present evils u the financial
world and demanding that the Haynarkst
mooumoot erected In memory Of the
policemen killed during the anarchist
riots Of lisa b torn down.
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Many 1uesasn vishermea Drowned.
ST.. PETERsBURo. Aus. ia fishing fleet
was overwhelmed today BY . storm in the
Baltic of Hapsal. . seaport about sixty
miles south vest OF Revel. Many hosts
foundersd. Seventeen men are known 70
have been drowned. and many others are
missing.
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Oladssone Defeated ID ny B1octlon.
LoxDox. Aug. l5.--Radclif{e Cooke, Con-
ssrvative. IVES elected 70 parliament from
the Herford district today to Ill the
vacancy caused by the retirement Of Will
lam H. Grenfell, Gladstonian.
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mon ban en-. NJ eyes were very bad. FOR
neariY = yeaF VA deaf. I took 1OoDD
OA80ARARlLn.A and the sores on my
eyes and IN my ears healed. can now hear
LxY, 176 Lander street. NewhurEh. y. Y.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
HUNTINGTON.
WHITE HILLS.

Miss Anna Dimon spent Sunday in New Haven.
 Miss Dora Redficld of New Haven was guest of Misses Carrie and Alice French, last week.
 Mrs W. G. Lee has entertained the Misses Dawson of Shelton for a few days.
 w. E. French spent New Years in New Haven
 Hobart Hubbell is out again.
 Dancing school commenced on Mon day evening with 20 members.
 Willard Beard, a Huntington boy and now of the divinity school at Hartford filled the pulpit here very acceptably, last Sunday. He will preach here again Sunday.
 Mrs Daniel Nichols gave New Years dinner party, Monday, and jolly good time was had.
 Miss Nellie Hubbell is indisposed.
 Mrs George Drew is visiting this week at shelton.
 Miss Ella Tomlinson has returned from Bridgeport.
 Miss Jane Mills has entertained friends from Bridgeport.
 George Drew has filled his ice house with eight-inch ice.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
CHRISTMAS MEMORIES.

Wednesday afternoon, the pastors, teachers and scholors met at both churches where plenty of cake, candies, oranges and nuts were given out freely to all. At St Paul's, for the first time, the gathering was held in the guild room. The members of the Sunday school received books and presents. All went home ladened with good things At the Congregational chapel, Santa Claus drove up in a light wagon, trim med with greens. From the large basket that he carried he dealt out candies and nuts. He departed in the same convey ance that he came in.
 G. B. Jennings ice house is being fill ed from his own ice pond with clear ice, eight inches thick.
 Mir Murray has the contract for filling the ice houses at the George hotel.
 Dickey's teams are filling the Wether- bee ice houses and others.
 The Woodbine cottage is closed. Miss Della Thorp is with her sister in New York.
 It was a sad Christmas at the home of John Keely. One of his little grand daughters died suddenly; i'll about one week.
 At ''The Mannon," the Clucus family came up for the holidays with their children. The youngest, a little one, was ill when they came. 1t grew rapid ly worse and passed away, Saturday morning. The funeral was held on Wednesday.
 pr Donaldson has been chosen as su~ perntendent of the Congregational Sun day school.
 At a meeting of the vestry of St Paul's church, Sunday noon, it was voted to send the lectern and chancel rails that had been taken out when the new ones were placed in the church, to a new church in Western Virginia.
 Saturday afternoon and evening, a dozen ladies, neighbors and friends, met at the house of Mrs Thomas to help her with her winter sewing for her five little boys. They carried refreshments, had d social time, and finished many garments.
 Mrs Jane A. Kippen is a guest at pr Donaldson's.
 The plate glass windows are now in Benjamin Betts' new store. Mr Skid more is doing the outside painting.
 John Wells and sister are spending a few days with friends.
 About 60 couples took supper at the St Mare hotel, the night of the Foresters' ball.
 George Dunn expects to start for Ari- zOna, Wednesday, where he has some land that is becoming valuable.
 It is reported that the St Mare hotel is to closeed, this week, for the winter.
 Miss Hannah Hobart is improving slowly.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
sOUTHBURY.

Rev Mir Cokeley entertained class mate on New Years.
 Mrs James Wheeler is visiting her daughter, Mrs Charles Hine.
 The Juvenile Temple had tree at the Town hall on Monday evening. The ex- ercises consisted of recitations, readings and music, vocal and instrumental, Messrs Pierce and Morris assisting the singers with cornet accompaniment and Mrs Cyrus Gray presiding at the organ. Rev MT Cokeley gave humorous recitation. The tree was filled, we'll filled with gifts, useful and ornamental, oranges and candy.
 The hospitable mansion of Mir and Mrs Matthews was opened on Monday even ing, the occasion being party given by Mrs Matthews for her grandson, Clifford. Guests were present from Woodbury,
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
FAIRFIELD.
LIBRARY MATTERS.

The annual meeting of the officers of the memorial library was held on We'd nesday evening. The old officers were re-appointed. Thursday evening, the literary part was held at the chapel. About 30 persons listened with attention to Prof Brewers account of his trip to Denver, Col, last summer. At the close a vote of thanks was given him. Samu- el Warehouse also made few we'll chos- en remarks and also told them of Morris w. Dyon's generous gift of another 5000 to the library, Columbus day, as a memorial of the discovery of America. Mir Lyon gave 5000 last year. There is now in the hands of MT Morehouse about $2l00 at interest toward purchasing a site for a library building. Rev Mir Jones also made a few remarks in regard to his experience in Colorado The li- brary has received another present of 5l books from J. O. Wright of New York. There is now catalogued 1890 books. The library is doing great work to all those who avail themselves of the use of the books. It is open Wednesday from to , p. m., and on Saturday from 6.30 to 30 D, ul,
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

Mrs Beach Plumb died on Monday. She was an old resident of this place. Her children have the sympathy of their neighbors. She was nearly 93.
 Misses May Nichols, Evanna Peet and Grace Hawley, teachers, after spending the holiday vacation at their homes have returned again to their several schools.
 Robert Nichols of Fairfield was a guest of his sister, Miss Grace Nichols, for Christmas.
 { Mrs Elliott B. Plumb of Bridgeport is visiting at the residence of A. s. c. Cook.
 The young friends of Miss Grace Haw- ley gave her surprise party, last Fri day night. A pleasant time was enjoyed by all.
 have been spent in family reunions.
 Mrs Whitney's Sunday school class spent pleasant afternoon, and evening at the Methodist parsonage, last Satur- day.
 Mrs Smedley and her daughter have visited friends in New Jersey and New York cities during the holidays.
 Miss Grace Hawley returned to her school duties on Monday.
 Miss Gilman has been visiting her sis ter.
 Miss May Nichols is again at her school work after the holidays.
 Representative k. s. Fairchild left on Tuesday for his legislative duties at Hartford.
 The skating is being enjoyed by our boys and girls very much.
 The day school reopened this week. After such pleasant recess, all are ready for the new terms work. The Y. r. $. c. F. anniversary, post poned on account of the storm of last Sunday, will take place in the Methodist church, next Sunday evening at o'clock.
 The Sunday school board of the Meth odist church met at the residence of w. K. Pierson last Monday night. The re- slgnation of Mrs Sage was received as female superintendent, and Miss Belle Curtiss was elected in her place.
 The missionary society of the~Metho- dyat church re-organizcd the other even inc bv electing Miss Irene Curtiss, pres ident; Miss Julia Thorpe, secretary and Miss May Reed, treasurer.
 A surprise party was given bSeth Jennings' last Tuesday evening.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

South Britain, southford as well as this place. Of course it is not necessary to state that the appointments were elegant and the occasion was much enjoyed by those present.
 The week of prayer will be opened by union services at the Congregational church, onTuesday evening and Wednes- day afternoon; at the Methodist church, on Thursday evening and Friday after noon.
 Brothers, A. Bennett and the Hinman families, filled their ice houses just in time with ice 12 inches thick and of the finest quality. Charles Hine is expecting to put supply of wood in his new building so as to have a supply of seasoned wood, at all times, for his customers.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

L. P. Wetmore has filled his ice house with ice seven inches thick off of the mill pond.
 Miss Josie Wildman has been the guest of Mrs Andrew Bradley of New Milford
 c. c. Shannon is running John Wards tobacco shop at the Iron Works.
 F. A. Hull & Go. of Danbury have put in one of the largest size Baxter furnaces in Henry $. Beers's new store.
 Miss Florence Nronan is spending the week with Mrs Northrop at Roxbury.
 Mrs Y. Judson has been in critical condition.
 Miss Hannah Kane returned home, last week, after few weeks visit with her cousin in Danbury.
 II. N. Foster, Jr., spent New Years with his uncle and aunts on Long Mead OW.
 Brookfield's ticket agent has been con- fined to the house the past week.
 Everton Cramer is boarding at Theo- dore Howes'.
 Mrs Lucy Thompson and son. John after spending Christmas with friends in Danbury, have returned home.
 Miss Martha Penny is with her sister, Mrs William Davidson.
 Mrs George Bennett has been caring for the sick this winter, having been in Worthwhile. Marbledale and Stony Hill.
 Theodore Howes is doing carpenter work for Andrew Youngs, this week.
 The surprise party at James Cum mings was well attended.
 Miss Lima Happen has been with Mrs J. l.. James, the past week.
 George Bennett of Long Meadow is quite poorly. Mrs M. Cornwall is visiting friends in Bridgeport.
 The young ladies reading circle met on Tuesday with Miss Lettie Sagen- dorf. Dr H. P. Mansfield returned to col lege on Wednesday. Miss Chloe Curtis, who is attending school in Windsor, spent Christmas with her parents. Miss Throdora Skidmore returned tc Wellesley college on Wednesday. Paul B. Jones has visited his brother. pr H. E. Jones of New York. Claredon Newman of Stamford has visited Zenas Dibble. Andrew Bradley and wife of New Mil. ford spent Sunday in town. Miss Minnie Somers has visited in New Haven.
 Miss Florence Sagendorf is visiting friends in Brooklyn. Harry Foster and sister, Miss Belle, ot New Haven are the guests of Frederick Foster. Robert Green is the guest of friends in Hartford. Joseph Foote of Newtown was in towr | on Saturday, calling on friends. Robert Clarke started on Saturday fol North Carolina to visit his son, Henry Clarke. The young ladies reading circle vii l meet with Miss Julia Merwin, next Tues | day afternoon. Misses Susie Whitcome and Florence Kellogg returned to "Woodsiden or Tuesday. Miss Emma Mapes of Brooklyn has visited her sister, Mrs Frederick Beers.