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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-01
New Recommendations

Olympia. July s.-SpeciaL-The follow
ing articles of Incorporation have been
HE'D I'm the Office OF the secretary Of state.
Seattle and Snodualmie Power Corn
pany: capital. 81 .ood. ooo: trustees. Willis m
NcCord. Henry q. Plummer. Lawrence I.
Moore.
Victor Mining Company. OF spokane:
eapltal, SS9.eOe; tncorporators, c. w. Ide
John L. Wilson. c. 8 VOORHEES, Alfred
W. Strong, Henry T. Wilson. G.. s. CAT
fert. ;, 5. johnson. James n Rhoades
supplemental articles of the trustees ~
the Protestant Episcopal Church In
Washington territory. changing the name
to The Episcopal Church IN Western
Washington
Kirby, High,ower e Co. Incorporate1
~ Noolley. Skagit county: eapstal IS ara.
incorporntors. Anna p. Howell. NJ NJ
Kirby. J. ]. Htghtower and w. L. High
tower.
The Ferry Museum. Of Tacoma; IN COL
leet relies Of the early history Of North
west America and particularly OF the
state Of Washington: trustees for ,hs e..
year. Clinton L. Ferry, Elisha =. Ferry
James q. Swan. Samuel Coiiver. NJ :
Hn. Philip Vanderbilt Carxar. Frank Al
lyn. George Browne. Martha A. Griggs.
Julia Q. Slauehter
SPOKANE kindergarten Association and
Norman Training School.
Stavrctt Estate Company. Of Port
Townsend capital. So 900 tnceFrorators
George L. Sta~rett and Anne n. Starrett
- zoe Mining Company. ef Spokane.
capital Se.oQe: incorporators. z n Ian
Gers. Conrad Hohi. n. W. RAMSEY. . n
frame. n : Cowgirl. \ :. Brown w y
husseh. ]. i Martin. w NJ. Rf2nath.
increase OF the capital stock cr m.
ffosssr Falls Irrigation COMPANY.
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PIERCE couSTY.s TREASURER.
Tyumor stampcdes Bondsmen, but he
Gets New Ones.

rac,-na July g.-Special.-County
Treasurer Hedges submitted his quarterly
report to the county commissioners toohS.
- shows the amount Of money on hand
April 1 to have been sls5.sff.9f; colectea
since then up to June -. 5.zss is' dis-
hursed between April / and June ~ 49,
fs5 81. leaving a balance June 80 or sifz,-
iT4fs.
The commissioners are now engaged
IN checking up the treasurer. In con-
neetion with the report sensational
story comes 10 light. Six weeks ago a
runaor was circulated that the county
was In danger Of losing a large amount
OF money because Treasurer Hedges had
most of the funds deposited with sin
gle bank. Nothing was charged against
the stability OF the bank. but IL was
claimed that 10000 or sla0.ooo could not
be produced on call by any bank In the
state. The rurTiors, Whatever their ORR
gin. had their effect. for several OF Mr..
Hedges bondsmen promptly withdrew
from his bond. W. III. Dougherty. the
ex-assesso-. war the first TO retire from
the bond. he fling his notice of withdraw
al July 2. lie WAS on In the sum OF 250o.
The same Gav John w. Roberts and James
NJ. Hughes. each for 500. took their names
of. ]. q. Murray. who was on for 5000.
and Henry Murray, for $1,000. withdrew
Julys3. Moses Ward, surety to She amount
of $500. withdrew July Il. but rescinded
the withdrawal July II. W. W. Sprsgus
Was released July Is for 5000: u. ID.
Wheeler. who bound himself for $500.
save notice of withdrawal July Is.
The law allows ten days in which to Sc
cure bondsmen to replace those who with
drew. On the 18th OF July Mr.. Hedges
Med supplemental bond. with G. C.
7. claussen bound for 500: Fl. l.. votaw,
500. L. III and Mary ". Goddard. se.5oo
A. ". and Ida a. Goddard. s2.5o: Lin
coin Davis. $1,000. ~. Hamilton. 1000: NJ
EfoltoH. 81. 800. and Jerry Fortain, 81, 0O0
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-01
VENEZUELA INTENSELY AGITATED
Over the Attempted Seizure of Terri
tory by Great Britain.


Washington City, July 3l.-One of the
Oldest men in the service and one of the
most experienced of consuls, Mr.. Plum
acher, at Maracaibo, has made report
OF great interest to the state department.
speaking freely of the troubles Venezuela
has had with European nations seeking
to seize upon her territory and substance,
and pointing out In strong language the
splendid opportunity open to the United
States to extend our trade with Venez-
uela at the expense of other nations.
The consul says that the past year has
been an eventful one for Venezuela in
her efforts for political reorganization.
He describes the opportunity lost by the
United States from 1890 to 1894. owing TO
the refusal of the Venezuelans to accept
the reciprocity propositions of the United
States. but since the duties were dropped
he notes an Improvement in exports to
New York, increasing from 100000 to
SIS 600 He attributes the depression in
Venezuela to the financial and political
condition of that country, and says that
IL the present crisis passes the United
States will have a great advantage. ow-
ing TO diplomatic complications with Ger
many and Great Britain, our commercial
rivals.
THE Germans" he says, ARE looked
upon with but little favor on account OF
the threat to send German ironciads to
Ia Guayra to enforce the payment or
subsidy due to the builders OF the prin-
cipai Venezuelan railway. The popular
feeling on this point was intensified by a
suggestion i'm a leading newspaper that
the Germans knew very we'll that such
payment was an impossibility, as the
country was staggering under the bur-
dens OF the late war. and that they Meth
er expected nor desired payment, but, en-
couraged by the example of Great Brit
ain, they probably imagined that II
might be possible to secure a part of the
rich guano territory as an indemnity.
1.-THE feeling against Great Britain Is
now most intense throughout Venezuela.
Pamphlets and newspapers are constant
" being published respecting British ag-
gression, but. as they do not circulate
outside the country, the world at large
IS not acquainted with the state OF feel
irg."
Mr.. Plumacher says that the United
States is I'm much favor. especially as the
Venezuelan government as never before is
now looking TO the United States for
guidance. He says the people OF the coun-
try would prefer to trade with the United
States. New York is but six days from
the Venezuelan coast. The American
steamship line has been one OF the prin-
cipal factors in building up trade On the
coast
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Prosnerity I'm Mexico.

CITY of Mexico, July S1.-Notwithstand-
ing the fact that the largest cotton and
nrint mills in the country are running
overtime to supply the domestic demand.
the import OF cotton textiles from Eng
land the first half OF the present year In
creased over 1000. 900 yards. The increas-
ed prosperity OF the country and the
prospects of large crop this year is
causing great augmentation of the de-
nnand in this line
Mexican bonds in Europe continue to
rise. partly owinP TO the certainty that
this government can meet its interest, and
partly to the improved financial condi-
ton of the treasury. The government
receipts from internal taxes and customs
are likely TO exceed the anticipated re-
ports of Finance Minister Limantour.
who has taken conservative view or
the probable receipts.
The price paid for the American F1nan-
cier by the Mexican Publishing Co, Is
reported 20 be the largest ever given Tor
any newspaper property here. The new
company will publish the Mexican Her
aid early in autumn. staff OF exper-
fenced journalists has already been en-
gagged.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-01
THE SOCORRO FLOOD.
Seven Persons Drowned by the
Sudden Rush of Waters.
FINANCIAL LOSS A MILLION.
Houses, Crops and Railroad Tracks De-
stroyed for Miles-Many Poor
People Homeless.

Socorro. y. NJ, July M.-A tremendous
roaring startled the people OF Socorro
yesterday afternoon about 4 o'clock
Shortly huge waves or water came rush
ing down an arroyo, which drains the
eastern slope OF the Magdalen mountains
ard almost encircles the town. At frst
it was hoped that the food would be con-
fined to the lower portions Of the city, but
soon the water came over the town. ana
three feet OF water began to rush through
the principal streets.
The water came in waves, each sue
ceeding one being apparently higher than
the others, portions OF houses, householo
furniture, baby carriages, stoves ana
farming implements, mingled with huge
boulders, railroad ties and bridge timbers,
all being borne through the streets OF the
city by the madly rushing waters. For
two hours the work of destruction con-
tinued. the horror being increased by
vivid lightning, crashing thunder ana
rain. Gradually the waters subsidized sur
ficiently to allow a partial inspection OF
the destruction. Only two bodies were
taken from the waters before dark,
mother and her child. An attempt was
made TO reach the people living in the
river bottom, but darkness and the alb
sence of boats prevented. All night home
less people were brought in and cared
for.
HIS a scene OIL uSSOidAiuu was
presented. A majority of the business
houses have escaped heavy damage or de-
struction, but hundreds of the poorer peo-
pie have lost everything, being homeless,
penniless and almost naked. More than
fifty houses are known to have been de-
stroyed, while almost every residence in
the city is damaged. Since the water has
receded many adobe houses have fallen
and many others must be abandoned.
Reports coming from towns north and
south of here tell Of heavy losses. For
twelve miles south the destruction Of
property was terrible. farm houses and
~rops being entirely swept out. The At
Gibson, Topeka & Santa Fe track was
taken out between here and San Antonio
in several places. The branch road from
this city to Magdalena is practically de-
stroyed for ten miles, and many bridges
are gone.
The dead are: Leandro Duran, Celia
Duran, Thomas Duran, ]. B. Duran. -.
Duran, -. Duran. child of E. Bac. Two
members of the Duran family are alive.
No estimate of the loss can be made
yet, but Ii will be over 81, 100000.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-01

Tacoma, July -Special-Beginning to-
morrow the employees of the Tacoma Rail
way & Motor Company will no longer sell
trip tickets TO patrons. II Is now nearly
two years since the conductors and grip
men had regular pay days. and the sell
ing of tickets by them was one way the
company arranged for the men TO get
their salaries. Each man was given a
certain number OF tickets which he turn
ed into cash. crediting the amount on his
salary account. The affairs OF the road
are now I'm such shape as to make this
peddling OF tickets unnecessary, and for
the first time in a long while the men will
he paid regularly on the Goth OF each
month.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-01
Port Townsend Deadlock Ended.

Port Townsend. July 3l.-Special.-Mayor
Rogers. seemingly to acquiesce TO the de-
mands of the council. last night named
all OF the incumbent municipal officers for
resppointment, except city attorney and
treasurer, those being the offices 10
which the mayor named the two APP
pointees last week and which the council
refused to confirm. Appointments 10
those Offices will probably be made in
week or two and will result. In accord
ance with the councils ultimatum, in the
retention of the present ineumbents. At
torney Carroll and Treasurer CHRISTIAN
Claus Stammer. the marshal-eiect was
named and confirmed as chief OF police.
The deadlock. which seemed imminent
week ago, is apparently settled. the mayor
backing down and the council holding the
winning numbers.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-01
E,.,nca rs 81 Market for America.

Washington City, July a.-The bulletin
of the agricultural department on France
as a market for American products mas
been issued. 1t shows that the area un-
der vineyard cultivation in France has
been gradually decreased during the
twenty years from 1915 TO 1885, This is
mainly due TO the abandonment of vine
wards in districts where the ravages or
the phylIoxera have made wine growing
improbable. There has been remark
able falling off in the production OF wine
during the period OF 1879 to 1882, inclusive.
but the good effect of restocking affected
VINEYARDS with American vines became
apparent in 1884, when the production
again rose to 1850, 100000 gallons. which
exceeds the average production or the
ten wears from 1854 to 1894 by zSS. 100000.
Since 1880 the imports of wine into France
have been largely in excess or exports.
and the home consumption of wine Is
enormous.
The bulletin quotes a semi-official state
ment showing that the number or cotton
spindles in France is 100000, and gives
the following estimate of cotton spindles
in various European countries. standing
against Is. 700 600 estimated for 1884 in the
States.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-01
Strike of Mexican Bakers.

City of Mexico. July 5l-The strike OF
the iourneynen bakers is increasing in
proportions. and today in many quarters
OF the city families are without bread
and have substituted tortillas, which
have risen in price. The bakers alege
that the present system Of paying them
in advance for fifteen days and making
them practically prisoners inside the bak-
cries during that period has become unen-
durable They demand 10 be allowed to
sleep at home. The master bakers
say they cannot trust their men, who get
drunk and are useless IL allowed to leave
the bakeries. Some arrests have been
made on account OF disorderly conduct
among groups of strikers. 1t is feared
the strike may include the entire city.
when no bread can be had.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-01
The Central American steamers.

Tacoma, July M.-Special-The officers
of the Puget Sound and Central American
Steamship Company. which. In September.
will begin running a line of steam vessels
from the Sound TO Central American
ports are: President, Ben Hazeltine, Sc
attic; vice president. ]. Tennent Steeb.
Tacoma: secretary. Edwin Hughes, Seat
tie; general manager, John Barneson.
Port Townsend: marine superintendent.
Richard Chiicott Port Blakeley. The
nagets will be: At Seattle, Ben Hazeltine;
at Tacoma, J. Tennent Steeb; at Vic
toria, L. c. Davidge & Co, who are also
agents for the Samueis line OF trans-Pa-
cific steamers running to Portland, and In
Central America ]. +. Chilberg will act IS
agent. making his headquarters probably
at San Jose de Guatemala.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-01
second Trial OF Millionaire Dustrow.

Union. Mo. July s1.-A Jury has been
obtained to try for the second time
Niiiionaire Arthur Dustrow. Of st. Louis.
for killing his wife and child, and the
opening address having been delivered.
the taking OF testimony is now in pro
gress. A number of witnesses for the
prosecution have been examined. but thus
far the state has not been able to snow
premedita ton. which the circuit attorney
announced he would bring out in the testi-
mony. The defense decided on by ex-
Gov Johnson, chief attorney for Dus-
trow, is alcoholism, and he lost no chance
to bring out in the Characterization the
fact OF the prisoners intoxication at the
time the crime was committed. One wit
ness, Z. o. Day. the hostler who drove
Dustrow from the livery stable 10 his
home on the way home. testified that the
prisoner was drunk, but very affahle.
Katie Hahn, who was servant girl in
Dustrow's family at the time Of the muir
der. and who is considered the states
star witness, testified today that the de-
feneant frequently called his wife vile
names and kicked and beat her.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-01
The Kansas Floods.

Wichita, Kan. July 31.-The Arkansas
river is yet higher today, and the re-
ports of damage along the course of the
river swell the aggregate loss. though it
is impossible to estimate IL with any de-
gree of accuracy. The waters of CHS
holm creek, In the packing house district,
are impregnated with ammonia from the
icehouse plants. and millions or dead fish
are floating on the surface, having been
poisoned by the chemicals.
Little Rock. Ark, july i.-The farmers
living in the low lands along the Arkan-
sas river are in imminent danger. A tel
egram from Fort Smith tonight at 10:31
says that the river has risen seven feet
since six o'clock, and was at that time
rising at the rate of one foot an hour.
Forecast officer O'ponnell telegraphed
warnings tonight.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-01
Tho New Schoolbooks.

OLYMPIA, July Observation-Disclosures are
being received daily At the office OF the
superintendent OF instruction with regard
20 the list OF school books recently adopt
cd by the state board OF education. There
has been some delay by successful bid
ders in fling the necessary bonds with the
superintendent. and until this is done OF
course the contract Is not complete SUI
perinten6ent Bean IS now in the East,
and will see personally to the execution
Of these bonds and the whole matter Will
doubtless he perfected within a few DAYS.
giving dealers time 20 make orders before
the opening OF the schools.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-01
PUGET SOUND FLAX.
The Agricultural Department to Mako
Elaborate ExperImcnfs

Washington City. July 3i.-An extended
investigation of much Importance to the
commercial interests OF the country, hay-
Ing In View the determination of the pos
sibiiity or growing fax here successfully
Tor hher, las been decided upon by the
agricultural department. The work will
be begun at once and Will cover this sea-
fon and doubtless will extend 10 next
year. The experiments will be conducted
al East Ferndale. Wash. Agricultural
ofictais believe that this region Is best
adapted to fax growing, I'm view of it's
damp. moist climate. and the hest fax
raiser In this country. practically all OF
which Is for oil purposes and none for use
as fiber. is said TO be raised in the vicinity
or Puget sound.
The Investigations will involve expendf-
lures aggregating at least So, 900. and viii
DC IN charge of Or. A. W. Thornton, the
agent or the department there, who will
ne assisted by an expert Belgian, who has
been IN this country some time The ex-
periments ara regarded as OF great i'm
portance, and Will he watched with much
interest by manufacturers The work win
ne begun at once. and the fax. after be-
Ing grown and treated. will be sent 10 fac
tories. The manufacture OF the fiber prob-
ahiy VIII be done voluntarily by establish
ments anxious as 10 the possibility OF
having flax evolved into fiber. instead Of
importing IL from abroad.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-01
The Appeal of the stanford Case.

San Francisco, July Sl.-The record IN
the case OF the United States against
Mrs. Jane L. Stanford was today filed
in the United States court OF appeals,
where the governments special attorney,
L D McKissick, hopes 10 secure re-
versal OF the decision recently rendered
by Judge Ross. ION next Monday | viii
apnear before the circuit court or APP
peaIs and cndeavor 10 have special day
set aside for the hearing or the case,
said Mr.. NeKissick. THE same
arguments made in the lower court will
be made again, and about the same
length OF time win be required. The
case win probably be set for some dav
in the early part OF September. but that
must be determined upon by the court.
II viii require some time Tor both sides
10 pranare for the hearing and have the
briefs printed The brief 20 be fled by
the United States viii be ready In about
Two weeks"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-01
Pacific County Etnanc..

South BEND. July a.-snecial -T'era
sre 2A$'SSS.Ss acres OF land. exclusive ~
plated property. assessed Ga Pa,in, conn
II. an Increase 90 =. 0SS acres nvev, las,
year, The aggregate value ~ an ,sv-
Iele property IN TIE county s. e. -is ~
az which S.St6.NSi is acreage 81, -, 80,
lots and S,sSS4 personal prope1tr -r,,s
total valuation has fallen ofy ,,-s- 80
years assessment slAeSi. Thfs d.~~aass
has been entirely in acreage ne 49,,
property has been Increased IN ,sf... e.
So and personal property. sfea 81
The amount 81 levy ca real rror,.s,.
FER the year Was 50 ~ A. OF whieh ssss
- - has been collected. ON r,~un,s,
property S. 80 - out 80 s. sge at ms r.,
collected. "A compared With l.se vs..
taxes have been pafa as well b4t 70 ~.
ter. General fund warrants 20 ss.,
amount cs sie.o25 81 have hcsn Issued "a
decrease n ruuuluE expenses OF 81 Set 3
ever The previous year. The treasurer
had p On hand at the beginning OF
the year Snd SIS SSa q az the close. Pa
else county has redeemed sas-e IS in gen
eral fnod warrants outstanding. The net
floating Indebtedness or the county ia
warrants - al kinds g. slsSSS 40 The
bonded Indebtedness s. SIS aoa There is
tue ia delinquent taxes, exclusive Of
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-01
RECEIVERS OF FARMS.
Judge Bellinger Holds That
Their Appointment Is Illegal
THE PORTLAND SUN" IS DEAD.
Also the Port Townsend Herald "a
County Of1ciaI's Bondsmen stsm-
pedcd by . Rumor.

Portland. July 3i.--fn the United States
court today Judge Beiiinger rendered a
very important decision. refusing TO grant
CONDENSATION for q receiver appointed 10
take charge OF a farm property and is
growing crops. aid laying down the rGls
that such appointments are Illegal ana
should not be made. The judge admits
that he had made several appointments
OF receivers when no protest had pseh
entered, and without consideration, oui
he declared that the practice OF appoint
fpg receivers just before harvest, In Or
der that the MORTGAGE, through the
agency OF a receiver. may reap wnefe
the rnortrago- has sown. is unlawful ana
In violation OF the right OF possession IN
tie raorfgagor until foreclosure has De-
come absolute.
The case is entitled william Thompson.
plaintlr, VS. J. T. 6huriey, DEFENDANT,
and fs similar 70 a number of cases IN
Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho
which have corne before the state courts
The Judges OF the superior court IN those
states appointed a number OF receivers
for growing crops, and the farmers. IL ~
said. threatened the life of Judge Piper.
az Moscow, Idaho. IL he appointed any
more receivers for crops.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-01
CONVICT ALLEN WANTS LIBERTY.
Promises to Tell About Holmes If Re-
Iensed from Prison.

Little Rock, Ark. July 3i.-Convict Al
len persists IN his assertion that Minnie
williams Was alive six months ago and is
or the belief that she is alive now. He
did not meet Holmes in Arkansas. and
his connection with him was confined TO
Fort Worth. Tex He never wrote any
letters 10 Holmes. Allen declares that
the detectives from Chicago viii get moth
ing for their trouble unless they are able
20 secure his release from the penitentiary
Allen undoubtedly knows al about
Holmes operations in Texas. but that
he knows the whereabouts Of Minnie
Williams, or that he had anything to do
with her disappearance. IS considered ex-
trc.nely doubtful here.
When asked If he would parole Con-
Wet Allen. and under conditions pardon
him. Gov. Clark said the conditions would
have TO be presented and taken up in
legal form before he coEId make an an
sveer. The chief executive OF Arkansas
would evidently do anything reasonable
20 assist IN clearing Up the mystery sur
rounding Holmes. bat he would have 20
be convinced that Aliens story was not
made for the purpose OF securing a par
don before he would grant even a parole
When seen today by an Associated Press
reporter, Allen said: MY real name Is