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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-15

Tacoma, Aug. H--Special--Xillia.n Ma
teson. John Smith and Frank Nelson, ,three
county prisoners who have been work
ing on the street cleaning gang. escaped
from the city jail about noon today. Ihe
prisoners who work on the streets are
usually fed in the city jail dining room,
from which door leads into 2 room on
the floor below. which is never used IN
some manner the lock TO this door was
forced. and by removing a small Piece OF
board covering a hole near which the
water pipes entered. the three prisoners
were able TO escape. There were num-
Der OF other prisoners in the Dom at the
time. but they were all too large 10 go
through the opening. which could not be
enlarged without alarming the jailer. AT
the time OF the escape the day la.isr was
engaged in eating his dinner in ne kifeh-
en-. after having seen the food farnisned
the prisoners. and that the dining room
was locked. only one other ii hser was
present In the building, remaining in the
office. II was nearly an hour before the
escape was discovered, when Off sers were
sent out 10 capture them. but so far have
not succeeded. Mateson and Sini;h We're
serving short sentences for vag.ancy.
while Nelson. who is a coiored nan, had
completed about month and half OF a
six months sentence for petty larceny.
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with strong sentiment faverlng a re-
Inoyal 20 the East The sessions were pre-
sided over BY Gen. T.. MeAlpin II New
York. the newly elected president ~ the
league. All those present expressed them
selves as enthusiastic over the outlook
Tor the Republican party. The afternoon
session vas marked by energetic speeches
ard definite offers OF assistance. SecTe-
t-.ry Downing. on behalf ef the Republs-
cans Of Minnesota. presented the league
Win A check for SiAea 20 aid in tia organ
lzatian work. Promises Of similar assls-
taflee were volunteered from other states.
leea reports from the various state
leagues were received The outlook was
declared promising. particularly in Iona.
Minnesota. Connecticut and New York. A
committee OF league work was appointed.
consisting OF John Goodnow, Of Mime
sofa; r F. Powers. OF Michigan. George
thrisf, OF Arizona. and the president and
secretary whose duties shall be 10 map
out plan OF operation for the various
state and territorial organizations. Re-
fore adjournment. Senator John NJ Thur
ston. Gen. James :. CIarkson w "
Tracy and A. r. Humphrey were made
ADVISORY members of the executive COM
mtttee. The matter Of locating the head
quarters was postponed until the regular
October season.
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revolution would probably develop further
before the final end.
Addressing the autonomists, he said IL
was his intention TO begin an active cam
paign in September against the insurgents
IN the province of Santa Clara. afterward
10 attack the rebels in Puerto Principe.
and lastly those Of Santiago de Cuba. He
promised that the next municipal election
should he absolutely free. and that hs
would personally rectify any case Of coer-
cion reported TO him.
In the course of private conversation
Marshal Campos expressed the opinion
that dissension among the leaders would
weaken the insurgent force, and that tho
rebels would he crushed before spring.
But there is a persistent rnmor in circles
usually we'll informed that he has cabiei
TO Madrid that only two courses are oren
10 Spain. namely. either 10 send 100 0oo
troops 10 Cuba or TO grant the island
complete autonomy.
The average number OF deaths from
yellow fever among the troops for the
last few weeks has been 20 daily
The Times Madrid correspondent says:
The queen regent and the king viii go 10
Nittoria tomorrow and review the troops
for Cuba
New York. Aug. lL--Francesro Ccralo. n
Mexican, called upon Nj. de Quesada Al.
the revolutionary headquarters today and
offered his services as fighter. Quesada
told him Il was against the law 20 recruit
men In the United States. and declined to
deal with him To the reporters Coralo
said: 81 speak Spanish, and can put on
the uniform and pass as a spanish soldier
In that disguise i viii 90 10 campos'
tent and kin him OF course. ! shall ba
killed by his guards. but | do not fear
death. anyhow"
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Relatives Of Lynehed Wilson's
Refuse to Bury Them.
THE FOREST FIRES INCREASING.
Killing Of the Centralia Burglar De-
elared 10 BE Justifiable.
A Great Northern Railway Employe
Killed Charles Bedford Recon-
mensfed for Judge by Meeting Of
the Bar. of Pierce County.

Ellensburg. Aug li.-~Spscial-The homes
OF the yinsons were cut down early this
morning. taken TO the uadertakers ana
prepared fer burial Their families were
notified that the bodies were az their dis
posal. but they told the authorities they
would have nothing 10 do with them con-
sequentiy the county VIII bury hlfHh'
There has been no undue excitement mere
today, but more than the usual number
of men have heen on the streets discussing
the affair. There is not particle OF sym
pathy for the desperadoes, and all con-
cede that they got only what they deserN-
cd. Yet, while this feeling prevails so eN-
tensively. il is n matter of very generai
regret that our city. which heretofore has
been so iaw-abldiBg. should bee brought m
10 such unpleasant notoriety. and much
regret IL expressed that the law was not
allowed 10 take its course.
While the Jail was being stormed Judge
Graves and Mayor Frost made an effort 10
get the militia company out, but so many
people are camping in the mountains that
they were unable 20 collect guard unui
the affair was over. No further trouble
OF any kind is al all probable, and affairs
are rapidly assuming their normal eoIdl-
ton
Tacoma. Aug li.-Deputy Prosecuting
Attorney VIII Graves. OF Ellensburg, ar
rived here tonight. He says he knows the
identity OF the leaders and many OF the
members OF the mob that lynched the Nin-
sons. and that upon his return to Ellens-
burg he will take immediate steps 10 see
that they are arrested and punished. he
is informed that the lynchers include many
OF the most prominent farmers ana bust
ness men ia and about Ellensburg. lie be
lieves that the younger Ninson would have
been convicted Of murder IN the FIRST de
gree and hanged. and condemns the meth
od Of punishment adopted by the mob.
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CHARLES BEDFORD FOR JUDGE.
Recommended by the Members of tho
Pierce County Bar.

Tacoma. Aug. 1f-Special After
lengthy meeting Of the Pierce county bar
tonight held IN the court room depart
ment &c was voted 20 recommend Charles
Bedford 20 the governor as The choice Of
the county bar for the position on the SUI
perior court bench 70 be made vacant by
the resignation Of Judge Pritchard Eleven
ballots were required 10 reach decision
The last resulted: Bedford 3. Charles 4
Murray 30 Charles T.. Claypool :. l. y
Campbell ?. NJ l. Clifford The first
ballot was: Bedford 3. Charles a. Murray
- NJ. l.. Clifford =, ". G Sharpstein Is.
2 y Nash u. Claypool E. l.. NJ Campbell
and Ben Sheeks each. and scattering
The last ballot was not taken until II
o'clock, when the attendance dwindled
down 20 =
Charles +. Claypools recommendation
of Bedford was made unanimous. and the
chair authorized 90 appoint tomorrow a
committee of five to carry the recommcn-
dation 20 the governor. After tho tenth
ballot Joseph H. Easterday. who had been
prominent In the campaign for MURRAY.
made loud declaration m the center Of
thc court room that 'the chair Is bucking
aud CHEEing this convention" d" lie then
left the room. senator Easter1ay attempt
- 20 secure the passage OF a resolution
asking the governor ia the interest Of
economy not 10 appoint q Judge. but II
failed 20 secure any strength.
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A Nasty Divorce Case at Tacoma.

Tacoma. Aug. i.-Special.-The motion
of the defendant for an order compelling
the plaintiff 10 pay her court costs in the
ease of William A. Robertson against
Eva Robertson came up for hearing yes
terday. The motion was strongly con-
tested by the plaintiffs attorney, who
presented an affidavit which makes some
strong allegations, among others that the
plaintiffs wife admitted she had commit
ted adultery with Frank Rhodes, and
that she would not contest the suit, that
he believes Rhodes not only debauched
his wife, but also her I5-year-old sister.
and afterward boasted OF his infamous
lechery. that the attorneys OF record for
the defendant are not authorized TO rep
resent her. but are doing ''at the
earnest solicitation of themselves and
said Rhodes" The judge stated he
would not go into the merits of the case
al this time, and issued an order requir
ing the plaintiff TO pay the defendants s
court costs and TO pay s33 TO her attor-
neys.
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PROTECTING THE GOLD RESERVE.
The Syndicate's Deposits Compensate
for Exporters Withdrawals.

Washington City. Aug. IA. United
States Treasurer Morgan today received
a telegram from Assistant Treasurer Jor-
dan at New York, stating that the bond
syndicate had deposited s165S.ooo in gold
ia exchange for legal tenders and later
In the day another telegram was received,
stating that si.1500o0 In gold had been
withdrawn for export TO Europe. This
leaves the reserve at the close of business
$i02. i3l 06i. This second deposit by the
syndicate confirms the belief OF the Of
ficials IN the department that the syn
dicate fully intends TO see 10 II that the
500. 600 000 gold reserve will be preserved.
New York. Aug. l4-Cressman & Bro.
Will ship $l.eo0eGo of gold tomorrow.
Hany & Harman 100000, and Nesslage q
Fuller viii increase their shipments 20
slJ0.000 This makes total engagement
for tomorrow of sl,3so.0eo. The govern
ment bond syndicate has deposited Sl,s50.
000 of gold I'm the sub-treasury Ia ex-
change for legal tender notes one million
dollars OF gold has been ordered at the
sub-treasury.
Today's statement OF the condition OF
the treasury shows: Available cash bal
ance. $lsl, ,eSs. $50; gold reserve, s0l iI7,0sl.
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Tacoma Tide Land Filing Enioined.

Tacoma. Aug Especial An fnjunc-
ticn suit was brought today by James A
Wintermute as executor of the estate Of
Edward H. Hatch. to enjoin the filling of
the tide flats. or az least that portion of
them represented by subdivision number
iG and which takes in let's l5 f6 and II, in
blocks l and Of Wailace's addition TO
Tacoma The property is owned by the
Hatch estate and lies one-half mile be
yond Old Town on the water front. The
burden of the complaint Is that the line
OF ordinary high tide has been disregarded
by the engineer. who has run an artificial
line back at least Is feet from where il
should be so that that much OF these lots
by the plat comes under the head OF tide
lands. when in reality ii is high and dry
ground. II is claimed that this would
bring a cloud upon the title to the lands
and compel the estate 10 purchase what
already is fee simple estate. W. ".
Archer is acting as Mr.. Wintermute's S at
tOrney.
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Brussels. Aug. ~ The second session or
tho international parliamentary conference
on peace arbitration took place today In
the hall of the SENATE. One Of the English
delegates. Mr. sharp said n WAS regret
able from tho arbitration standpoint that
the congress Of the United States had re-
fused 20 vote the Beriny sea compensation.
whereas Great Britain had paid n large
Alabama indemnity. Mr.. William Randall
Gregor. NJ r.. secretary of the Interna-
tional Workngmens Association. and edi-
tor OF the soeletys organ. the Arbitrator.
was one OF the delegates who protested
against Mr.. sharp's remarks. declaring
that the United States had merely deferred
payment and only refused 10 admit that
several OF the clnlfna were well founded.
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4 Convict Rearresfed.

Mount Vernon. Aug. IA. SPECIAL The
three toughs who were arrested and sent
10 jail the other day for stealing two
ducks turn out 10 be more than duck
thieves or petty larcenists. Their names
are Bud Williams. Sam Cox and Frank
knepp. Sheriff Hagan. OF Snohomish coun-
-, has taken them all to that county to
answer for several burglaries one of
which was the burglary of j. W. Sills
residence at Stanwood
When Sheriff Hagan went TO the Jail TO
get them he recognized Williams as an
ex-convict. who was sent up for highway
robbery some two years ago from Snoho-
mish county. He said Familiarity:
Hello. Bud I"
You have the best Of me. partner re-
piled the young Jail bird.
oh. now. Bud, don't say that: for ! re-
member quite well of taking you TO the
pen about two years ago"
Williams broke down when ne saw he
was recognized and admitted his identity
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Swearing In Members OF Parliament.

London. Aug. l4,~in the house OF COM
mons this morning the work of swearing
in the members Of parliament was con-
tinued. The queens speech. after tia
customary assurance OF peace with all
the powers. It is expected. yill refer to
the termination of tho war between china
and Japan and tho steps taken IN regard
10 tho mission outrages. There VIII he n
strong alluSion 10 Armenia, and 70 rho re-
forms which the powers are pressing up-
on the sultan. and also 10 the inclusion Of
Bechuanaiand IN the Cape colony.
The Times says John Redmond viii
move an amendment 10 the address from
the throne challenging the government 10
declare its Irish policy. John q. Clancy
will move an amendment for amnesty to
nolitical prisoners.
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THE FOREST FIRES.
smoke Denser Than Ever, and settlers
Guarding Their Property.


Tacoma, Aug li.-Forest fires are burn
ing again and doing much damage 10 tim
ber. In the woods south of Tacoma quite
"a FIRE is burning tonight. News comes
from shelton that timber Is burning in
every part of Mason county, and the set
tiers there are all on guard 20 keep their
property from burning. The fires are par
ticulariy dangerous around shelton, where
extensive logging operations are carried
on, and the scattered refuse burns ike TIM
der. The logging men at Shelton claim
that the woods should be back-nred IN
May and June to prevent such devastating
fires. but under the present law back-fr-
ing is not allowed
Olympia. Aug -SpeclaL-Although TO
further damage is reported up TO tonight
from the forest fires in this vicinity. the
smoke is thicker than at any time dur
ing the summer. IL was reported today
that the coal mine belonging TO c. Rosen-
thai. OF this city. located in Lewis coun-
~ had ignited and was burning, though
Rosenthal does not confirm the report
Mount Vernon. Aug. Especial -Smc ke
thick, heavy and sitting. fills the air to-
day II has been getting worse every
day for a week, until today IL was al
most unbearable The forest fire has ap-
preached from the Hungry Gulch mill to
the edge OF the hill overlooking the city
on the east side A number or residences
and the hig brick school house are situ-
ated on the crest of this hill and they
have been in danger several times. Sew
erai nights the residents on the hill have
fought fire for hours at a time. and so far
no building has caught.
Port Townsend. Aug. 14.-Spectal-T
lower sound and straits are censely
enveloped with thick. impenetrable clouds
Of smoke. coming from vast forest fires
raging along the eastern and northern
side or the Olympic mountains. Immense
damage Is being done 10 timber. and e
ports come In that many settlers arc in
imminent danger OF losing their homes.
The country. generally. IS very dry and
a sea OF flames. when gentle wind lifis
the smoke. seems 10 cover the whole west
side OF the straits.
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Alleged ShopIifters Ask Discharge.

Tacoma. Aug. II Special. Mrs Fogel-
baum and her daughter. Mrs -. A. o.
sen. who were arrested June 4. II this
year. charged with grand l.rceny in
wholesale shopliftjng. yesterday peti-
toned Judge Parker 20 he discharged
The petition recites that more than thirty
days have elapsed since the nearing Of
the case in the municipal court. and the
defendants. having then waived cxarnlna-
tion. were bound over 10 answer n charge
that would he filed against them In the
superior court, and that no such infor-
nation or further charges nave been
brought against them. although sixty
davs have ELAPSED
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The British Pacific Railroaa.

Victoria. p. C., Aug. H-SpeciaI-H
Frye, the government surveyor. arrived
home on Sunday evening with his twelve
man party, having since the 5th OF June
last penetrated the Chilcotin country 10
its heart. thereby proving that famous
district to be rich in agricultural land Of
excellent quality and vast extent The
entrances 10 the chilcotin plains are
rough country. but the difficulties offered
by nature to railway building are neither
very numerous nor In any case inpossi-
bic Of removal The survey was made
along the outlined route of the British
Pacific. and as favorable weather pre-
vailed during the greater part OF the time
the surveyors were in the field their work
proceeded with more than usual rapldity.
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Washington city. Aug. IA letter re-
celved today from ex-Consui General
Waller, by his stepson. T. Bray, says
that his baggage Was taken from him by
the French on his arrival At Marseilles.
and that ne made complaint 70 the Unit
ed States consulate al this place. bat has
heard nothing Of II since lie has not as
vet received n word from Mrs. Waller or
his children since their departure from
Madagascar, nor has he yet received the
money sent him hy friends a few days
after the word reached this .ouarry that
ha was fll and without funds To supply
himself with medical attendance. The
letter Is dated July -.
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WASHINGTON THURSDAY: AUGUST

zahI was taken before Justice Tayior,
where preliminary examination was held
and he was bound over 70 the superior
court in bonds OF sI.5ee. There is consi0-
erabla indignation expressed on the
streets az this action and IL is looked upon
as persecution IE Is generally coneeced
that no jury would ever bold him guilty
under the circumstances. and the only er-
feet viii be 70 pile up costs against the
r. aa~s-
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Maryland Republicans for sound Money

Baltimore, Aug. 1.-THE platform 70 he
adopted by the Republican state convep-
tton. which meets here tomorrow. In SO
far as il was known late tonight. VIII be
devoted chiefly 10 state matters. II will.
however, declare the LOYALTY of tn, party
in Maryland 10 the national partr. and
will take an advanced position in favor Of
sound money
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A weuatcbee Pioneer Dead .

Wenatchee Aug. IL Special Caleb
Cooper. aged a years. died at O'Clock
Friday morning The funeral services
and burial took place Saturday al 10
O'Clock, attended by many friends OF the
deceased. Mr.. Cooper was a pioneer set-
tier of the Wenatchee valley. having set
tied here about twelve years ago. He has
always occupied a high position in the
esteem Of the community, and will he re-
membered as an honest. upright citizen.
He leaves no relatives In this section CT
the country.
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4 Banker Attempts suicide.

Rotterdam. Aug. i4.--Gustav Bingen. q
partner In the firm Of Bingen Bros.
bankers. OF Genoa, Italy, whose failure
was recently announced. arrived here
yesterday evening, apparently with tbs
intention OF going 70 New York. when
ernbarking on the Netherlands steamer
sparndarn he attempted 10 commit sui
eide by taking poison. He vas taken 10 a
hospital and IL is expected that he Will
recover. II Is stated that the banker Rea
g. D0 francs on his person when searched
a the hoapital.
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He SAYS He viii Move on the
Patriots Next Month
AND CRUSH THEM BEFORE SPRING
But He Tells the Spanish Govern
ment That Affairs Are Desperate.
spain Must Either Send 100. 600 SOL
dlers or Give Up Cuba Fever De-
stroyinG the Invaders OF the island,
ieo soldiers Dying Every Day.

London. Aug. 1.-THE Havana coTre-
spondent Of the Times telegraphs to that
paper as follows: Since his removal here.
Capt. Gen Martinez CampoS has receiv-
ed depUtations from all political parties.
His personal popularity makes everybody
glad TO welcome him.
Addressing the reformists. he said tho
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Bernhard Christian Tauchnitz. was born
al Schlefuitz. near Naumburg. in 1916 He
was a member of an old family OF book
sellers and printers. Karl TauchnitZ hair
a century ago having made himself fa-
nous for cheap editions Of the classics
Bernhard Tauchnitz founded an indie
pendent establishment at Leipsic In 1871
He became celebrated for his editions OF
Greek and Latin classics. Hebrew and
Latin bibles and continental editions Of
British authors. The Duke Of Saxe-Co-
burg raised him 10 the rank Of baron,
and the King OF Saxony recognized the
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Funeral of Frank NJ. PixIcy.

san Francisco. Aug. 1i.-Frank NJ Pix
ley was buried today Pioneers and prom
inent citizens attended the funeral. The
palIbearers were r. l.. Weaver. John
Rosenfeld. Charles webb Howard. Rob
ert Harrison. Louis Sloss. Frank McCop-
pin. Ben Morgan. W H. l.. Barnes. J. p
Wethered. Judge John Hunt, $. r. Gage
and w. T.. Brown.
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MANGLrp BY CAR WHEELS.
Thomas Hurus, n Great Northern
Rridge Mntchman. Killed.

Wcnatchee. Aug. Especial Thomas
Rnrus a bridge watchmsn al Trinidad. a
siding twenty miles below Weuatchee
was killed SUNDAY hv falling OF a ca.
He had been lu Wenatchee for supplies
and was returning home on a freight
train The tfa.nmen standing on The rear
~ the cah0ose, did uot know ANYTHING
had happened until they saw him living
ON the track The train having passed
over him. The unfortunate man was
picked un and the train was backed IN
% Neaatchee Or Stevens was called
and the man was found 30 be stiH alive.
bat En- desperate condition. The skull
was fractured. right arm cur Of aud left
foot manx}e8,
Burns was placed on the east-boand
passenger srain, 20 be taken 10 spoknae
for the purpose OF having sn operation
performed ou hls sAtdL hu' be died be
for. rel hing MS dsstuaslou
NJ Barns was q Tarr3sd man and
IeAves wife and q litile child.
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London. Aug IA dispatch to the
Times from Berlin says: Tho kolaiseha
Zeltung's Coustantinopie advlces report
that England is the. only power In favor
m coorcing Turkey. She is therefore
pushirg strong squadron northward
from Egypt. The others oppose coerci0a.