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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-01-28
Mr. GRrsLKE cor MS ISLAND
He Wrote Directly TO Grover ClsveissA.
and with Success.


He wrote Directly TO Grover clevsissa.
and with Success
wInaock Pilot
In these days when il requires loud and
long calling Of the roll TO find IN enthusi-
astic believer in Grover Cleveland, il is .
relief by way Of contrast to End one Who
still pins his faith to the prophet and is
blind TO all his faults. Such . person,
however, il found in Mr. Grisier, Of Silver
Lake. and what il more. Mr.. G. Was for
merry q Republican of q sturdy. pro-
nounced type. His conversion TO the
prophets cause was by methods 1T once
50 peculiar and effective that they are
we'll worth narrating.
4; happened during Growers former
reign that controversy was engendered
aDong several OF Silver Lakes best citi-
Gems as TO the posse ssion of certain island
The island, IL seems. was nearly submerged
during the government survey. many
years ago. therefore Was not meandered,
but Subsequent lowering of the iaye made
IL valuable spot of ground, and. as
before stated, coveted by several parties.
among them Mr.. Geisler. Several ap-
peais were made to the land Office to me
ander and plat the island 50 as TO enable
settlement thereon. hut without definite,
or at least tangible results. Finally Mr..
G. became impatient and communicated
with Grover direct concerning IL. Some
weeks afterward while he WAS in town he
was handed the biggest envelope that ever
came to Castle Rock postoftice. Opening
the same with trembling hands he read:
"ExEeuTIvE MASsIoN,l
"N AsHrSGToS CRY,
"Mr. Grislsr, Castle Rock. wash. Ny Dear
Sir: You shall have your island.
'.GRovER CLEvELASn."
And with this unquestionable title SIR.
G. moved on the island at once. To the
doubling he exhibits his title with an air
of triumph. and for eight long years he
has continued to hold the fort and
whoop'er IN for Cleveland
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-01-28
The Msrchants' National Bank Frauds.
Tacoma Union

Tacoma = MON.
The depositors in the Merchants Ma
tional bank should not be deferred from
their intention to go TO the bottom of the
transactions just before the close OF busi-
ness in that institution. They might also
inquire, while they are about il, why steps
were not afterwsrd taken to stop the stock
holders from transferring ali their prop
erty. As it appears now. there is not
enough property remaining in the name
of some of the stockholders to pay the
least of the creditors. Many t-apsfers Of
property were made by the officers and
stockholders of the bank soon after the
suspension. This was not done without
an object, yet no steps were taken to
stop it.
Why we're not these steps takenf
The county grand jury has limited
powers in connection with the national
banking laws, but they can ct least 90 to
the bottom of this case and see If there is
any foundation for the many rumors that
are flying about. The Federal grand Jury
can attend TO anything beyond the juris-
diction of the county grand jury, and
they will doubtless be called upon in due
time.
No depositor can lose one cent by this
investigation, though, of course, those
whose interest lies In the direction of
hushing up the matter would like to make
the contrary appear.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-01-28

.s5hoai. fourth one 10 very likely %
oIop in-Mr. John Barrett. erstw hile city
saisor OF the Portland Esenisss TeEeSrans.
who wanted TO be consul at Kanaxaua.
Japan. but sancs that appointment has
oeen made 10 nov looking for ! similar
Position in some less lucrative bul equally
oufiandishly named place in the same
country. Mr. Barrett had bis commission
almost in his grasp At one time. having
the very best Of Endorsements from the
democrats of his stats. but some enemy
ont IN Portland trumped up the wholly
asseiess charge that Barrett had tried to
emoarrass the recent investigation into the
ooings OF the smuggling ring. and this
.orced him 20 the trouble Of disprovine il
IL WIZ probably result in making his can
didacy all the stronger
The appointments of Henry B!ackman A.
conector OF internal revenue has not been
altogether conducive to harmony in the
Democratic ranks in Oregon, a. Cleveland
vas led TO suppose it would be when be
made the appointment. The first iusima-
tion he had Of it was when the Repub-
lean senators and one of the representa-
uves called upon him with kilograms from
prominent Jewish citizens of Portland
saying that Hyman Abrams would be q
much more satisfactory man to their race
than Biackman. Since then IL has devei-
oped here that Collector OF Customs r. J.
Black. while pretending TO support Black
man. was really working through one of
his deputies, Fioed of Roseburg. for the
success Of Hogan. Because every man
who Endorsed Blackman now wants to
dictate to him the appointment of one or
more of the deputies under him,
these little matters have considerable
importance. DIR. Muiiinix, of Astoria,
has been warm supporter of Biackman
throughout. He was urged by certain
treasury officials to push his own claims
for the collectorship. but honorably re-
Trained from dong 20. II he does not
succeed now In getting the receivership
OF the Oregon City iano Office he vii! prob
ably go home with empty hands.
II IL believed that the deputyships for
the state of Washington will in most in
stsnces be given to Washington men. ard
IL IL said that the new collector has re-
ceived an intimation from the department
here TO the effect that such would be q
highly satisfactory mode Of procedure.
As quite number of his rivals are now
seeking to be his deputies. there will DO
considerable anxiety IN Oregon and WASH
ington until his list OF appointments is
published.
Dictator Of Oregon Appointments Mark
ley has obtained q ruling from the secre-
tary Of the interior permitting Beai
Gather, agent Of the Siletz Indians, TO
keep his son as chief clerk At the reserva-
ton. The Indian department made rule
not so very long ago that no agent should
employ his son on the reservation over
which he Was placed In the case OF
Gathers son il was shown to the satls-
faction of the secretary that he was a
thoroughly competent man and one of
much experiences among Indians. and that
the business OF the agency would suffer by
his discharge rather than by his retention.
Hence the exception which has been made
in his case. A. b. 8.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-01-28
IN. o,x,. of the unemploy.d.

NJ. Levy, of Levy Bros, returned from
san Francisco yesterday. bringing With
him curiosity in the shape of copy OF
Hard Tsals.. the organ Of the unemployed
Ii Is published by the thousands in that
city. and is printed on rough brown wrap
plng paper and sold on the street by the
unemployed. Ii is well pssroniEed By sd-
vsrtisers, and the reading matter consists
chiefly of reports Of what is being done
and appeals for aid for the unemployed
and Tor charitable institutions III general.
What m axes Il sill more interesting here
il the tact that William q. C. PIit, who
va. the editor OF the Seattle Herald, u.s.
81 - its e.sifnr and manager.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-01-28
HARD TIMES IN THE SAMPLE ROOMS
Bat Oregon Saw stili Harder Times Be
fore There Were sample Rooms.

Bss Oregon Saw stili Harder Times Be-
fore There Were sample Rooms.
Portland ofegonian.
Mr.. O. P. Johnston writes from Albany,
Or, ON . sheet of paper bearing the letter
head, BEST Sample Rooms in the City" a
letter to the Oregoaidn. which begins thus.
viz:
"The governor is right about hard times
in this state. If you don't believe il get q
move on you and go out in the country
and among the poor people and see for
yourself. You will never know how it is
by staying in your warm office. The Board
OF Trade and Chamber of Commerce don't
know either. for they jump at 1t"
This Is about such stuff as one might ex-
pect from q sample room" But the
editor Of the Oregonian aud many members
Of the Chamber of Commerce know some
thing about hard times in the country,
that lies beyond the experience of the
frequenters of modern sample rooms.
They who trudged over this Northwest
country on foot, or worked their way with
paddles through its waters; who carried
their blankets on their backs and bread
when they had any, who were glad to set
tie down where they might. and without
plough or OK plant and cultivate patch"
OF potatoes and grow q little wheat;
whose settlements were broken up by the
Indians and who were obliged to concen-
trate for safety, to build blockhouses and
live how they could; who were without
bread for days and weeks together and had
to live-how, they cannot even themselves
tell now; who. in all weathers, rain, frost
or snow, lay down to sleep or kept watch
for their lives wherever night overlook
them--these people probably know moth
ing about privations, difficulties or hard
times They have TO get their informa-
ton on the subject from men who write,
between drinks, from sample rooms"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-01-28

NEW ORLEANS. Jan. 27.-Summaries:
Six furlongs-Masonic Home won,
Rover second, Tiffin third. Time. 1:I5
Five and half furlongs--Bonnie Kate
won, Frank Gayle second, Henneria third.
Time, 1:0Sls.
Fifteen-sixteenths of q mile-Miss Fam
ME won. Marie Lowell second. Billy Ben
nett third. Time, I :35,..
Audubon handicap. mile and one-six-
teenth-Prince of Darkness won. Josie ID.
second. simrock third. Time, :47A.
Mile and seventy yards ippecanos
won. Uncle Frank second. Last Chance
third. Time. 1:4sIs.
Six furlongs- Lucy Clark won, SPELL
bound second. Fleetwood third. Time,
1.l5Z
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-01-28
FOREIGN NOTES.

The Dahomeyan chiefs have elected Chief
Gouthill king. to replace Behanzin. Col Dodds
has recognized him "a king of Dahcmsy. The
new ruler has taken the name Of King Agoli-
agbo.
One hundred and ak radical members Of the
esrvian skuptschina have signed . manifesto
declaring that ex-King Milan has broken bis
word, and that his presence In servia IL illegal
The radicals also protest against Milsn's inter
ference In the affairs Of servia
The Agriculture Society OF France has agreed
upon . declaration that the Latin Union. sup
ported By America, would be strong enough to
impose . monetary law upon the entire world,
ana has also resolved If q new relation 10
adopted between silver and gold modification
ought to be applied to the latter.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-01-28

Everett News

Tive or three weeks ago the Ntus pub
lished an item stating that the firm of
Dwyer & Clark had been dissolved and
had been succeeded by Mailing, Clark 4
Co. Everyone here. OF course, understood
that Mayor Dryer bad retired from that
Office aud wailing had assumed the duties.
but the Seattle Trade Register didn't tum-
bic and thought that The City OF Ever
EFT" VAS the name o; 8 general store, and
so reported the change Now Bradstreet.
the great commercial agency, also records
the incident In its mercantile bulletin.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-01-28
A MODERN KNIGHT.
Overland ssou.hIy.

The CAV doth hrssx for AHA. and On the hill
o. yoaug eas.eAYos sssads bs. strong ana Tree.
VIA aaGnfless syss, sAsi through the Elsss do
Tsa FAIRY contests that await his win.
Tia arFcws Of Ills hope uHsrpkeD sfiil,
HIS arrns Ia purpose iaxxed sudaEsnglT,
wisa slsriezs thirst for battle swsys6 - be.
Ana laaTesei eoE9nesss eli hls !ks-y shril.
Mar bod temptations Strike his CLEANING
shisid.
To rroye taat meath tie agTnor stands 9ar
W no on the evil sookn ncr Tears 10 y1etd:
MAY tsrcsss battle ali his courage fs5.
xaaE carrying ais coioEs through sAe Ted.
he s.ali uphold the name "A Eaevsean-"
A2ksories. v AL -Ss-sss Hoare< Elckc-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-01-28

San Francisco, Jan. 8-Summaries:
Six furlongs-Conde won, Blizzard Sec
ond, Zaragoza third. Time, lis.
Seven furlongs-Duke Stevens won,
Rowai Flush second, The Kitten third.
Time. "a.
Five furlongs--Viceroy won, George L.
second, Queen Bee third. Time. 1:07.
Steeplechase - General Arthur won.
Acero second, Longwell third. Time.
5:33lS.
Five furlongs-Altus won. Red Bird Sec
ond, Ravine third Time, :07A,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-01-28

Widow want q stone for my hus-
bands grave exactly like the other one in
the Iot.
Agent-But isn't il a triHe small for q
man OF your husbands prominence7
Wldow-No. sir, If Thomas thought q
stone ike that was sood enough for his
first wife. I guess it's plenty good enough
for Thomas
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-01-28
More skatiae Records Broken.

CLEvKLASp. Jan. 27.-John s. Johnson.
champion ice skater Of America, broke the
worlds mile record of % by skating
mile here today in 1:i6 SIS with flying
start. Harry Hulse. of Toronto, with
set start, skated qusrter-mils in So sec
onds. beating the previous record, 81 3-S
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-01-28

The methods Of sn actress are Always
Interesting. and they are particularly SO
wAea au actress OF such renowa As Ade-
laide Ristori consents 20 tel then as she
does in the February Isssscs Howe Je'sr~
ssl The Aberdeen NssiEes, ey MS:
F-n,ee. ] Moore. TO which was awarded
he er<t rrfre in the FosTaaFs musical
<Nries" Of last wear for :he best walires,
are GIVEN in the fall piano score, ana are
as u,eloa.ogs As they are 'N1ancsAoas.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-01-28

snd 3 PARTY of Italians who had been pic
n;cking. Considering the crowd On TIE
car and the nature Of the accident. 10 10
wonderful that many people we're not
killed outright.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-01-28

In the article relating 10 tobacco culture
on Page, sound the address of {. W. hol-
comb vas erronsously given as So Howard
street. Il shoald have been siI Howell
street. Mr.. Holcomb also states that
tobacco would sell here ali the S&y from
: 10 ~ cents A pound.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-01-28

Tifty-three holes were bored in the hull OF
the steamer Capt Weber while she lay at her
wharf in Stockton, Cal, Friday night The
entrance Of the water was discovered In time TO
prevent the boat from sinking.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-01-28

sesn there is Or. l. i. Mullinix. of As
vera vaose rrst disappointment was
ssay moons age. when Col, Robert A.
s1'ssF sas not appointed minister 20 Tur-
Asy. but IS save 10 his wounded vanity
sa given the Oregon City land Office
"gsstefShip. The place which Dr. Mullinlx
sassisd at that gBpe aud believed he held,
we're, ia the hollow Of his hand RGt
sas doctor - = geil-ted. jolly eoiy. wish =
ssAFey disposition, and Is now ssek. IN
"Saingion CITY looking after bis chances
- iae Fec~lvsrship ~ the same ace,
N.ssans iaat she next best thlag 10 beat
$50 Miller : 10 join him. The doctor
~ "a exceedingly large stock OF patience.
%ssA = eY 0o ueans al used Up. although
SA been wa.t-ng for the PIE 20 reach
ssse q TIE tse.e for nearly year.
sa saeald il never eone enc msy ex-
Tie sane look OF eoa;ensment 10
vsPFssd bis calm and classic face.
@'ss these threc paglsat workers in The
eAs0Sfsac vsaeyATd aaf anxious waite a.
So feaesal fAvor may chance 70 be
ssSeiasE n the reading roem VI the
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-01-05
The School Entertainments.

On the evenings of Friday and Satur-
day of next week, entertainments will
be given in the opera hall by the child
rem of the McCook public schools.
On Friday evening will be performed
the winter King" a ringing, jolly and
sweet Christmas cantata, which will be
i~nterspersed with a series of tableaux
that are promised to be Of an unusually
beautiful and unique character. The
cantata consists of solos, duets, choruses,
the usual declarations and effects, and
will be worthy a large audience. The
children are doing splendid work in their
preparation.
On Saturday evening two comedies
will be placed on the boards: ct h e
Sycamore Tree" by w. S. Gilbert, and
"Granther Hills Partridge" an original
adaptation from the Atlantic Monthly.
These will provide a wealth of fun. Re-
hearsals are progressing very satisfac-
torily on these comedies, and the public
may OApC1I SOuIC dSlOlllSlllS lCSuilS
from the efforts of the children.
But a special feature Of both the pro-
grammes will be the music Of the school
orchestra. The members of this organ
ization are doing splendid work under
the circumstances, and will render music
of a popular and classic sort hat will
most certainly entertain all. The Choir
US singing of the children, some of
which will be given from behind t Il e
scenes, will be very effective and sur
prising.
Those in charge desire it to be under
stood that both entertainments will be
unique in the way of school shows, and
will be different from anything v r
given in that line. Further, that no So
Letting for sale OF tickets will be engag-
ed in by the children. Tickets will be
placed on sale in various business houses
of the city, and no soliciting will be
done. The entertainments will be rner-
i~torious and we'll worth the money, and
doubtless the capacity of the opera
house will be taxed to accommodate the
people.
Popular prices are announced, IS and
rs cents. Future and more specii c
announcements will be made i'll the form
of small bills. Don't fail to go b o t h
evenings. The price is within the reach
of all, and you will be entertained, nay
surprised.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-01-05
Public Sale.

AS | shall move TO McCook the first Of
March, 1894. to take charge of the Nc
Entee hotel, l will sell my entire stock
on my farm one mile west OF Indianola,
Neb., on February Ist, 1894, m
ing at 10 o'clock am, the following des-
cribed property: Three span Of good
young mules, well broken; 70 head Of
good shoats; q good cows; 1 team of good
driving ponies; q sets harness-three OF
which are nearly new; / new wagon; /
top buggy; = new steel Assertion harrows;
I new disk harrow: new cultivators; 2
g~o-devils; I stirring plow; I Jay I. Case
'plow; I new riding plow; I riding lister;
about ten tons of good hay and other
things too numerous to mention.
TERMS: All sums of IS and under,
cash; all sums over, a credit of twelve
months will be given at ten per cen
with approved security. Ten per cent,
off for cash. Free lunch at noon.
MICHAEL O'LEARY, Prop.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-01-05
Two Instances. Yesterday.

Jack Rooney claims that Philip Blatt
owes him SIS. Yesterday, the two men
had some words over the matter, and it
10 been satisfactorily settled from the
Rooney standpoint, Rooney proceeded
in a somewhat irregular way to take SIS
worth Of old man Blatt's frame. The
scene was shortly afterwards transferred
to Judge Berry's court, where such meth
DDS of collecting were promptly frowned
down to the tune of s. and trimmings or
$7.55.
A. S. Campbell was brought up before
Judge Berry, yesterday. charged with
running a gambling house. The further
consideration of the case was continued
till Monday morning, the defendant being
placed under bonds in the sum of 5000.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-01-05
RELIGIOUS MATTERS.

Regular Baptist services next Sunday,
morning and evening.
Rev. Bross of Lincoln will fill b e
Congregational pulpit on coming Sun
day morning and evening.
Rev. Cahill Of Culbertson filed the
Congregational pulpit with profit and
pleasure to his hearers, Sunday.
The watch meetings held by the Meth
odist and Episcopal brethren, Sunday
night, were we'll attended and interest
ing. Much of confidence and courage
for the work Of the new year was gained
from the meetings.
The Junior Epworth league held a very
happy social at the home of I. 7. Benja-
min on last Friday evening. There were
music, refreshments, and the affair CON
Guided with a magic lantern show, all OF
which the young folks enjoyed greatly.
Regular Episcopal services in Masonic
nall, morning and evening. The Sunday
school at ten. Turning Over a New
Leaf will be Rev. Durant's subject in
the morning. Services at II and 7:3o
Come with us and we will do thee good,
A series Of meetings are being conduc.
ted in Mt. Zion church up in Coleman
precinct by Rev. Vivian of Box Elder
who is being ably assisted by Rev. D. L
Mcbride of this city. A good interest i:
being manifested and encouraging result:
are expected.
Revival services have been conducted
in the Methodist church every evening
this week. Rev. Coffman is being as
sisted by Rev. Clay Cox of Palisade. The
meetings have already created a strong
interest in religious matters, and will be
continued throughout next week.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-01-05
The New Administration.

The newly elected county officers OF
Red Willow county assumed their posts
OF duty, yesterday morning. County
Clerk Roper will still continue to file in
corporations and chattel mortgages, while
Deputy Gossard will continue t. inform
blushing couples that Captain Beck runs
the matrimonial bureau.
A. H. Barnes will manage the financial
end of the county's business, assisted by
Deputy Henderson,.
c. w. Beck will be at the old stand
during the next two years, and marriage
licenses and letters of administration,
guardianship, etc, may be had at former
rates and terms.
E. R. Banks will be on hand IN the
sheriffs Office, and peace in all parts of
the county will be maintained as usual.
c. F. Babcock will continue as his right
hand supporter.
County Superintendent Bayston, Sur
veyor Barber and Coroner Everist will
worry along without assistants.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-01-05

The nerve of a tooth, not SO large as a
fine cambria needle, will sometimes drive
a man to distraction. A mosquito can
make an elephant absolutely mad. A rat
can worry a Gagged lion unto death. In a
watch the smallest link-chain, rachel, cog
or crank is as essential as the handspring
itself. If one falls out, the whole will
stand still. The pennies neglected squan-
der the dollars. For want of a nail the
shoe was lost; for want of a shoe the
horse was lost"
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-01-05

From the numerous favors asked OF
newspaper men it does not seem to enter
into the calculations of many fairly well
meaning men that any brains or money
are required in the publication Of a news
paper. We earnestly protest against an
impression of that kind. Its false and
unjust. The publisher should be paid
for his space, especially when that space
and effort is given for the advancement
of individual or collective interests.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-01-05

Crop rotation should be practiced if
you mean to improve the land. A crop
rotation of three, four or five years, with
clover for one of the years, can be SO ar
ranged that the land will be continually
strengthened by it. This method. IN
connection with all the manure which
can be manufactured and the turning
under of green crops as often as may be
possible, is the way by which many a
poor farm has been changed into a good
one, and land which barely paid its taxes
has been made to yield ar excellent Ev-
ing; but this has been done only By
good, methodical farming, and not by
haphazard methods.