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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-11

Colfax Gazette. which & one OF the most
prosperous looking papers in the state, Is
advocating a plan TO advertise Whitman
county. No better plan could be found
than 10 send copies of that paper through
out the East.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-11
THE STATE PRESS.

South Bend Journal: The Ocosta Pho
neer is dead Brother Coghlan got out
good paper and deserved better support
II takes something more substantial than
prospects and delinquent subscribers 10
run paper.
Colfax Gazette. which Is one OF the most
prosperous looking papers in the state, Is
advocating plan TO advertise whitman
county. No better plan could be found
than 10 send copies of that paper through
out the East.
Winlock Pilot: The signs OF the times
are certainly encouraging when labor IS
at premium and men the hardest thing IN
town TO get Such. however. is the condi-
ton OF things in Winlock today. The man
who cannot see a bright future IN store
for Us now is certainly very near-sighted-
Colfax Commoner: With this number
the Commoner enters upon its eleventh
year. The first number was published on
October ?, 1855. There was need at that
time OF a courageous. fearless paper; ore
that would represent the interests or tbs
people in the then pending conflict with
the Northern Pacific Railroad Company,
over the disposition of the public lands
along its right-of-way. The Commoner
was introduced TO battle for the rights of
the settlers. How well it filed its mission
- matter OF record
Spokane Outburst: All friends OF the
Cheney normal school must deplore the
trouble that has overtaken IL again. IL
made gallant and victorious fight for
its very existence. and IL deserved peace
and prosperity for the rest OF its days.
just where the fault lies in the present
difficulty has not yet been discovered, but
IL Is evident that some meannesS exists
somewhere. Some persons attach the
blame 10 the warning trustees; others, 10
Architect Seaton. This much seems GER
tain, that the present work of the board
demands good, level-headed. business
judgment and not personal ouarrels
among the trustees. II seems pretty GER
tain also that the trustees have adopted
plan OF building that cannot be built
within the $4,000 appropriation and have
the work first-class, and Architect Seaton
has the alternative of putting either the
contractor or the state in a hole. In this
difficulty We would suggest to those in au-
thortty TO consult such residents of Che
ney as Hon. d. F. Percival, Mr.. S. G.
Grub and Mr.. j. w. Edwards, who have
labored faithfully and unselfshly for the
welfare OF the school. These gentlemen
have spent time and money for the school
and are entitled TO a voice in such mat
tiers as affect its welfare
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15
MORE GOLD EXPORTED.
The Reserve Is Now Only sI 300. 900 Above
 the s1oO 900, 900 Point.


 WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-The treasury yes 'erday lost s1, $50, 900 in gold for ex- port to Europe, leaving the reserve only about $1, 500, 900 above the Sl00, 900, 900 point. The telegram which announced the withdrawal reached the department just as it was closing at 4 o'clock and gave no information as to the name of the export CT or the exact destination of the shipment.
 Mir. Curtis, the acting secretary, said he had nothing to say in regard to the mat ter. He had no specific information and could not say whether the syndicate would allow the s10o, 900, 900 to be encroached upon or not. None of the other officials would talk in the absence of Secretary Carlisle.
 This heavy withdrawal has given rise to a report that another bond issue is i'm pending but there is now no one in Wash ington who can speak authoritatively on the subject or who has information not shared by the public.
 The best public opinion is that the sym dicate will not allow the reserve to be en- croached upon until after Oct. l, when. as is generally understood, their obligation ceases But, even in the event of still further withdrawals, it is believed that both MT. Cleveland and Mir. Carlisle would see the reserve reach point below any that 1t has yet touched before they would take any steps to recoup it by an other sale of bonds
 NEW YORK, Aug. 14.-The government bond syndicate has deposited at the sub treasury sl, $50, 900 in gold in exchange for legal tenders. This action is taken in pursuance of the syndicate's policy to re- imburse the treasury for gold withdrawn therefrom for shipment to Europe.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15
A Daring Forgery.

A neat forgery was recently commit ted by a Parisian criminal, one Alt mayer, which in its adroitness and au- dacity was worthy of "Jim the Pen man" himself.
 The accused had lately had several hearings at the Palais de Justice before M Villiers, juge instruction. Several times during these hearings M. Villiers was summoned from the room for few minutes at time.
 During one of tt csc absences the cul- prit contrived to get possession of a sheet of paper and an envelope with official printed heading, and also to affix the official seal Then he drew up at his leisure document ordering his own immediate release, counterfeiting with rare skill the judges signature.
 On quitting the court one day he handed the letter thus prepared to the sentinel stationed in the corridor and re- marked in an offhand manner, 1.-The judge wants you to carry this letter inn mediately to the director of the Mazas prison. {" The soldier, suspecting noth- ing, took the letter and accompanied the prisoner to Mazas A few minutes later Altmayer was summoned to the he was free man.
 With an outburst of simulated joy and surprise he at once took his departure, and as the fraud was not discovered un- til the following day he had plenty of time to get beyond the reach of the ! clutches of French justice.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15
Can Yon Kecp Yonr Hand stilI,

Thought provokes action. Think of doing something, and (unconsciously. perhaps) you begin to do it.
 In the university of Wisconsin Pro lessor Jastrow has an instrument called the automatograph, which shows very clearly and precisely the automatic movements of the hand
 It consists merely of piece of glass resting on three movable metal feet, or, in other words, it is small carriage which will shift its position at the slight est movement.
 At the end is needle fixed vertically, and in contact with roll of paper GOV cred with layer of lampblack. If the apparatus moves; ;-thc movement is traced on the paper by the needle. Both paper and needle are hidden by screen.
 Professor Jastrow tells you to rest your hand upon the glass and keep it perfectly still This appears quite easy, but when you think that your hand is quite motionless you find to your sur prise that the needle is tracing lines on the paper.
 The fact is you cannot keep your hand still. Unconsciously and invisibly it moves with your thoughts. Look at that pair of scales, watch how the rod goes this way and that way as the scales move. Now look at the black paper. You will find that your hand has been moving exactly in agreement with the movement of the rod.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15
HAVOC OF THE WINDS.
Trees Blown Down and Crops Destroyed Tn
 Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Trees Blown Down and Crops Destroyed Tn
 Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
 CHAMBERsBURG, Pa, Aug. 13. - A proportions passed over this portion of the county. Many fruit and shade trees were blown down, and the residence of Chris tian Oberholtzer was unroofed.
 BETHLEHEM, Pa, Aug. l3.-In the sur. rounding country the storm Is reported to have been the heaviest that has occurred this summer. Many trees were uprooted by the wind, and the heavy hailstones played havoc with the growing corn In some localities. Annie Piscura, while walking in an open field near Hanover, was struck by lightning and has been speechless and helpless ever since.
 TRENTON, Aug. 13.-A heavy storm visited Trenton and vicinity, accompanied by almost incessant lightning. Three barns in Hamilton township owned by James Yard, Jasper Mount and Walter Chamberlain were struck and burned to the ground as was also the barn of Oliver Harper at Tullytown.
 YORK, Pa, Aug. 13.-The storm was very severe, lightning destroying the barn of George Warner, near here. It also struck a tree on the farm of John Hinkle, near Wrightsville, and killed three COWS which were under it.
 WINFIELD, N. r., Aug. 13.-Nicholas Kipp, 49 years old, of Hyatt Heights, a suburb of this village, was struck by lightning early this morning and instant ly killed.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15
General Markst2.

NEW YORK. Aug l2.-FLoUR = State and western quiet but steady; city mills patents, s4.40t485; winter patents. s30Jdt9.S5. city mills clears, s4a425 winter straghts, S3.t5d3.65. wHEAT-No. z red opened easier, but ral- lied sharply with corn and stimulated later by rumors of cash business west; May, 76ssD 5es4c c: September. T0;s6p7issc.
 CORN-No. 2opcned weak, but later advanced on nervous covering by local shorts on the cash demand: May, 3714G35lSc.; September, 4s1so 429bc.
 oATs-No quiet. but steady; May, 27ssc,; track. white, state, 2Slt35c.
 PoRK-Quiet; new mess, sll.26Dll.50. fam fly, Sl2.50dl2.75.
 LARD-Steady; prime western steam. s6.+slS. BUTTER-Strong; state dairy, l21lsisc.; state creamery. 20d3Dlxc. CHEESE Quiet; state, large, 5ys17ssc., small. BCd 8Isc.
 EGGs-weak; state and Pennsylvania. 10 15c.: western, l31ltc.
 sUGAR-Raw firm; fair rehning Be-; cen. trifugal, e8 test, 3 5-lsc.; refined quiet and steady; crushed, l-led5t4c.; powdered, $40 ( 15-l6c.
 TURPENTINE-Quie at 27I4d27kc.
 MoLASSES-Steady; New Orleans, e9lt5ec.
 RICE-Steady; domestic, t0Do14c.; Japan. 3}4 Q4c.
 TALLow-F Firm; city, t4c.; country, 4Ssc.
 HAY-Dull and easy; chipping 7s1Ssc; good to choice, B51lQ5c.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15
LOOSE BANKING.
Mortgages Not Recorded by Wnlimantic's
 Dime Savings Bank.

WILLIMANTIC, Conn.,, Aug. 1S.-Inves- tigations into the affairs of the Dime Saw ings bank have disclosed tho fact that 20 mortgages held by the bank have never been recorded in the land records of the town.
 Judge Shumway of the superior court denied the petition of the directors of the Dime Savings bank for permission to con tinue the operations of the institution and appointed John M. Hall of New Haven, ex-judge of the superior court and vice president of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, and George K. Stiles of this city, wholesale grocer, to wind up the affairs of the bank.
 The judge fixed the bonds for the re- ceivers at $50, 900 and setting the time limit for presenting claims against the hank to four months
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15
CHINA ISSUES AN EolcT.
Trying to Prevent the csisstiais From Be-
 lleving Rumora


 lleving Rumors
 LONDON, Aug. 14.-An official telegram has been received in London announcing that the Picking government, at the sug gestion of the British minister, N. R. O'Connor has issued peremptory edict calling upon the governors of all the prov inees in the empire to prevent tho people from being misled by idle rumors calcu- lated to excite antimission disorders.
 Five of the participants in the Kucheng outrages have been arrested and will be tried forthwith.
 A Shanghai dispatch says: Mir. Mans field, the acting British consul at Foo chow; Mir. Allen, the British vice consul at Pagoda island; Colonel J. Courtney Hixson, the United States consul at Foo chow; NIessrs. Canister and Gregory and one of the lIeutenants of the United States cruiser Detroit will start from Foochow for Kucheng, the scene of the recent mas saores, as soon as possible, In order to make a complete inquiry into the matter. The consular party will be escorted by n detachment of 100 Chinese braves, the viceroy having refused to allow an esoort of foreign soldiers or mariners to accom- gany them.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15
SAYS IT WAS MURDER.
Captain Van orsdaie Reports That the Whites Are ali Fault, Not the Indiana

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14.-The report sent to the war department by Captain J. T. Van Orsdale, late acting agent at the Fort Hall Indian reservation, on the subject of the trouble with the Bannook Indians says in part:
 Being short rationcd and far from self supporting, the Bannocks hunt for the purpose of obtaining sustenance. By treaty they are granted this privilege It would seem that the killing of theso In- dians under the circumstances is nothing more nor less than murder. Further believe thot there is no wanton slaughter of game by them, while it is n notorious fact that hundreds of animals are killed by white men for nothing moro than heads and horns.
 "There are men in that country who make 1t a business to pilot the hunting parties from the east and abroad which not only slaughter elk, but capture and ship them out of the country. The kill ing of game by Indians interferes with their business. The Indians can hardly be expected to submit to the killing of their people while engaged in m ocoupa. ton which they think they have right to follow more quietly than white men would do, and failure by the government to take proper action Is liable to result in serious loss of life and property"
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15
A Higher Bid.

The auction room was crowded, and the collection of furniture, art and bric-a- brao being unusually choice the bidding had been very spirited. During an interval of the sale man with pale and agitated countenance pushed his way to tho auc- tioneer's side and engaged him in a whis- pered conversation. Presently he stood aside, and the auctioneer rapped attention with his hammer.
 "Ladies and gentlemen" he said in a loud voice, "I have to inform you that Q gentleman present has lost his pocketbook containing E300. He offers 940 for its re- turn"
 Instantly q small man in the back ground sprang upon a chair and cried ex- citedly:
 "I'u give G50 for itl''-Tit-Bits.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15
MrA M. A. Dorchei ter.

Mrs. Merial A. Dorchester, wife of Rev. Dr. Daniel Dorchester, who died recently in Melrose, Mass, was a wom- an of much strength and character. She heartily enlisted in her husband s work when Dr. Dorchester was made Indian commissioner by President Harrison. She was appointed to take charge of the educational interests of Indian women and spent four years in founding schools and other institutions for them
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15
A Gigantic Electric Combine,

NEW YORK, Aug. 14.-A now and gi- gantic electric combine has just beon formed to fight the new Westinghouse Baldwin combination. It includes the Yerkcs railroad people and the Siemcns &
 Halske Electrical company. The oombi- nation means the entry into the Amcri- can market of a big foreign electric sup ply manufacturing concern in utilization with the widener- Elkins syndicate of the street car lines in Now York, Philadel- phia, Pittsburg and Chicago.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15
A Judge Indulges In FisticufIs.

OMAHA, Aug. 13.-A fight occurred In the district court, in which Presiding Judge c. K. Scott, Bailiff Savage and At torney W. D. Brackett were involved. The court became furious because the at torney took issue with statement of facts. The lie was passed, and Scott or dered the offender from the room, and his bailiff assaulted the lawyer. The two clinched and went to the floor, while the honorable court danced around the strug- gling men, expressing his wrath in undig- nified terms.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15
A Ship For a Monument.

The most remarkable monument that has ever been erected over grave in the United States or in any other civilized country perhaps is the reproduction of an old time whaling vessel, which is to be seen in one of the Boston cemeteries. It is a fine specimen of the shipbuilder's art, finished in iron and clouded marble, and marks the last resting place of de- parted sea captain-.-S Louis Republic
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15
Of Undoubtcd GentiIity.

Mrs. Newriche (patronizingly)-We any of your ancestors men of note, MT. Cynic?
 Mr. C.-Yes, madam, I should say so. One of them was the most famous admiral uf his day and commanded the allied forces of the world.
 Mrs. N. (with altered tone of deep re- spect)-Is it possible, MT. C.l And what was his namep
 "Noah. madam. ."--Life.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15
FLEEING FROM RATS.
SETTLERS IN FLORIDA INVADED BY
 RODENT ARMY.
They Came From the Mainland, Firss De- stroylpg the Vegetation and Then At,@ok- ing th. r.opis-ops msn Say. Hs Killed Hundred al . siarie Shot.

Hundred st siuEte thot
 TITusvfLLE, Fla, Aug. 14.-The island of Tropic, 90 miles south of hero, has bcen invaded by an army of savage rats, and the inhabitants have been forced Co fec for their lives
 Tropio is thrco miles long and two miles wide, and the soil Is very fertile. A dozen families have settled on the island and engaged in growing vegetables for market.
 George Butler, ono of the settlers, has just reached hero and tells n thrilling story of the invasion and subiuRntion of Tropio by the rnts
 Up to a month ago, according to Mir. Butler, thero werc no rats on the island. At that time the advance guard of the TO- dents arrived and were quickly followed by others until in two weeks there were fully To- GOO on tho island.
 The rats came from the mainland, which was only two miles away, and Mir. Butler affirms that they swam across. He says he has seen them coming out of the water by hundreds.
 Invaded ths sestiers' Hemes
 At first tho rats oonteuted themselves with attacking the vegetables, which were soon destroyed. Then they invaded the homos of the settlers. The latter made war on tnc Tatst kllllhH hunurcah oi thculs
 Mir. Butler says he has killed as many as 100 nt one shot, but that others would rush forward and attack him, biting him viciously on tho legs
 In spite of the slaughter tho rats got into the house and attacked the women and children. Several of tho latter wcrc badly torn by the sharp fanRs of tho TO- dents. Ono baby was SO severely bitten about the face that its life Is dospaired of.
 For tbrec nights Mir. Butler says not a soul on thu island s,opt as that would have meant death. ~
 At last the people In tcrror and worn out fled in their boats to che mainland, whore they arc now campcd in destitute condition.
 Mir Butler says tho rats pursued them to the wator's cdgo, and the women and children werc repeatedly bitten before the boats could bc pushed of. Every vestiRe of vegetation has boon destroyed on the island, and 1t resembles dosert
 Tho rats are described aa gray In color and monstrnus in size, being larger than squirrels.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15

The Buildings Occupied Ten City Lots-FH- ty Thousand People Watched the Prog , ress of the Flames-The Perilous Position and Timely Rescue of One Fireman.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15
JACKSON'S DEATH.
THE SUPREME COURT JUDGE Suc.
 CUMBS TO CONSUMPTION.

Hts Seat on the Bench to Hear the In-
 come Tax Case-Died at His Tennessee
 Home.
 NASHVILLE, Aug. 9.-The Hon. Howell Edmunds Jackson, associate justice of thd supreme court of the United States, died at his residence at West Meade, six miles west of this city, in the sixty-fourth yeai of his age, of consumption.
 Judge Jackson had been in failing health for the past four years, but 1t has been only in the past eight or ten days that the progress of the disease began to cause his family and friends uneasiness. Last year he went on a lengthy trip tc the far west in search of health. Later he went to Thomasyille Ga., where it wal hoped the mild and yet bracing climate would restore his one time vigorous con. stitution. The trip did him little good, and after time he was brought home.
 At his old home Judge Jackson seemed to improve slightly until he went to Wash. ington to sit in the second hearing of tho income tax cases He stood that trying trip only fairly well, and after his return home appeared to lose strength rapidly.
 Nevertheless Judge Jackson never took to his bed until last Wednesday week.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15
WHERE IS MISS CLARK
She Has Mysteriousiy Disappeared From
 u

She Has Mysteriousiy Disappeared From
 Piain6eid, N. J.
 PLAIsFIELD, N. J., Aug. 14.-Luoretia Clark, who has been here some time per fecting arrangements for opening a fash ionable school for girls in the old Harmed institute, has mysteriously disappeared.
 Her home is in Syracuse, where she has a brother. in-law, l.. K. Bunoe, who is in business. For several years she has lived in New Haven, being an instructor in Miss Baird's school for girls. She Is about 40 years old, short and rather stout, has brown eyes and hair, pleasing face and is a good oonversationalist.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15
Harrison Say. He. ou, of rol,t,s..

OLD FORGE, N. Y., Aug. 14.-Hon. Charles E. Remiok of Oneida county and General Harrison had rather notable meeting hero. Mir. Remick said to Gen oral Harrison, "Gonerai, if Cleveland and you are the nominations In Isp0, win vote for you" 'I am out of politics. " was the response made by Mir. Harrison.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15
An oid Well We. .h. o.a...

NKw YORK, Aug. i4.-The cause of the collapse of the building at West Broadway and Third street was found to be an old well alongside of the foundation and en- tending partially under 1t. Tho wcll ia feet In diamcter, 6 feet in depth and almost entirely hollow. This caused the foundation to give way. The body of an- other man was taken from tho ruins. This makes 1b victims of the disaster.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15
Suicide of a Brokers Daughter.

NEW YORK, Aug. 12.-Miss Alice Jew ett, 25 years old, daughter of Charles H. Jewett of New Brighton, N. Y., we'll known broker of this city, committed sui. eide by jumping out of a window of the Windsor hotel. Miss Jewett was insane when she committed the act of self de- struction.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15
Margaret of Parma

Margaret of Parma was large, mentally and physically. Her features were strong and coarse, her voice masculine, and she had hairy upper lip and chin. One of her contemporaries calls her "a man in petticoats. She cursed and swore like a man, md finally died of gout.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15
Swimming Record Broken.

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 12.-George Whitta- ker broke the worlds swimming record for so yards He swan the distance in 50 seconds
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15
Many Millions In the Bank of France.

PARIS, Aug. 12.-At the present time the Bank of Franco has in its coffers not only the largest stock of gold and silver in the world, but also an amount that has never been paralleled in the history of finance. The figures are colossal, the to- tai being s660, 900, 900, of which $40, o0o,- 900 is in gold
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15
Gutman's Mad Act.

ROCHESTER, Aug. 18.-Max l.. Gutman, prominent Democratic politician and retired jewelry manufacturer, attempted to commit suicide by shooting after he had vainly endeavored to kill his four daugh- ters. He is in a hospital in an uncon- scious condition, and his death is hourly
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15
Crisp See. enllr Reelected.

LONDON, Aug. 13.-One of tho most in- terested spectators of the opening of the house of commons was Mir Charles F. Crisp, ex-speaker of tho United States house of representatives. Mir. Crisp was present in the speakers gallery at the special invitation of Mir. William Court Gully, who was reelected speaker.
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15
John no.oh,. widow Dead.

CHESTER Pa, Aug. 1S-A dispatch states that Mrs Emelinc Roaoh, the widow of tho late John Roach, the great ship. builder diod at her summer home at Larchmont manor, Westchestor county, N Y. Deceased was 7s years old
Connecticut western news., 1895-08-15
Large Cargo of oI,.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 14.-The British tank steamer I.nckawanna loft today for Liverpool with the largest cargo of petro- leum ever carried by any vessel. She car ricd 1, 500, 900 gallons of crude oil in bulk.