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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-08
Fairs Wheat Brokers' settle,

San Francisco. Aug. 1.-The differences
between l.. w. McCilaufiin. hroker-in-chief
of the disastrous Fair wheat deal. IN
which enormous losses were made. ana
his partner. Eugene A. Bresse. who sud
denly disappeared with siS.0ao of McGlauf-
lin & Cos funds, have been settled. The
statement of the settlement was made to-
day by Receiver Collins. appointed by the
superior court to CONDUCT the tangled af-
fairs of the wheat broking firm. The set
Element also includes the differences be
tween Mctiiauflin and James 5. Angus and
Louis C. Bresse, special administrators OF
the Fair estate, regarding $4,000 in COM
missions on the sale of the Fair wheat.
The settlement is said TO be gratifying TO
all connected with the Fair estate.
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HUNTS Bo>D NOT FORFEITED.
~ was Void because Not Continuous
James Hamilton Lewis Testitics.

james Hamilton Lewis GeStiticS-
Tacoma Aug. Special. a u. Hunt
To-Day secured Il reversal of the order
made nearly a month ago Cor the forfeit
aFe o. has Se.e0 bail. Judge Harford al
.o"ed tho motion in the Federal court
fef reversal after brief hearing. An
other bond has been secured by Hunt
ahd was approved by Judge Ilanford
seeo' two weeks ag0 IN Seattle,
NJ, Hunts attorney made the motion
seT reversal today hasinc Il upon the
grounds that the bopd was not continU-
.as having really expired last NAV. when
hunts FIRST trial WAS set. for ffaud IN
Focuring naturalization papers. ~ was
argued that Mr.. Hunt did not uCceive
We notification - the Withdrawal % his
@iginal attorney. James Hamilton lewis.
'ast this neglect % notification WAS re-
ss'onslae for the default. and, IN addi-
ION Thar IN continuing the tciai from
Msy 10 the July term the court did not
vsesF the continuance OF the nond also.
shis oversight operating 20 nuilify it.
xpeputy United States District Ettcrney
Z. Robertson insisted that ghe for
'ss'are - the bond should stand. lie
A4Aced James Hamilton Lewis On the
stand Col. Lewis testified ne notified
ssht Of ais withdrawal. by letter. four
sss before the trial should come ~,
sad produced a COPY OF the letter from
IS ME Col Lewis showed another let
~ whirh he sent 70 Lee r. Hart, the
seAtile attornev advising him 20 consult
W Hunt VITA a view 20 taking gp tho
se1ense. NJ Hart was placed on the
said Fndrr elimination he admitted
eiFiae the letter from Ar. Lewis, ami
- he ; consulted with Mr.. Hunt. hss'
siRsa did not know that Lewis had
Siihtsra M
u hts argument NJ Robertson ins}n-
1Atei THAI Col lewis withdrawal and
70 suggestion TO Hart 70 consult with
aunt about the case WIS nothing less
.aAn a scheme ou the part 81 Col Lewis
- eisqnalify Hart from testifytag as
s'hess against Hunt Mr. Robertson ae-
S~sec that Hart had damaging evidence
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HIS TRIP TO EUROPE.
lanes Hamilton Lewis to Go at
Government Expense.
As EXAMINER OF coNsuLs.
The Descendant of Alexander Hamilton
10 BE Assisted I'm Prosecuting n
Claim TO Harlem Property.

Washington City. Aug. 7-Special.-It Is
ante within the bounds OF possibility that
lanes Hamilton Lewis. OF Seattle. will
within few days be ordered to Eurone
mon mission OF the government. r, ap-
nears that Col Lewis has some property
rights which are In litigation in the city
~ New York, involving the town Of Har-
lem He claims through the Hamilton
branch OF the family. his mother esfab-
usbing her claim as one Of the descend
ants Of Alexander Hamilton. James Ham
flfon Lewis has to prove his descent
through the only living relative a grand
aunt. Mrs Percy Hamilton. who lives Ia
Paris For this purpose her dispositions
have 10 be taken.
when Dir. Lewis was here I'm Washing
son city some few months since, he
rought from his friends in the adEninistra-
zion some appointment abroad in order
that he could take this testimony without
great expense TO himself, explaining 10
them these facts as his object Justice
Harlan and Assistant Attorney General
Hall are enlisted, II is believed. in his be-
half
In the meantime a necessity has arisen
70 make an examination into the conduct
OF the consular offices at Swansea. En-
gland and Havre, France. The previous
course In these matters has been 10 have
testimony taken by some disinterested
f0nsdi anu Esboitssu department OF
Justice for Its affirmation or rejection
Now IL has been concluded to appoint a
special commission abroad 10 hear these
matters and report 10 the department
Col Lewis friends have arranged for his
appointment In this place az one OF the
commissioners. The ex-attorney general
nov Secretary Obey. was pleased with
Mr. Lewis when here in the Nordstrom
ease and is favorable to his appointment.
The office viii last only ninety days
and. beside paying expenses. his confpen-
sation will depend entirely upon the allow
ance made by the department Of Justice
he viii. when appointed, be ordered 10 Pm
gland. thence to France. but he has asked
10 be credited 30 the consulate at Blda-
pesth. Austria-Hungary. This viii prob
ably be done. as the present consul. T.. r.
r. Hammond. who formerly resided with
Mr. Lewis at Seattle. desires a leave of
rbsence and the passing OF his accounts
before leaving. United States Attorney
Daniel Lockwood. of Buffalo. the friend
OF President Cleveland. will also he select
ed for similar service in Constaniinople
and Egypt
These are regarded as select biilets. and
only given TO these who stand high in the
esteem of the administration.
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MIR. ASHTON TO RETIRE.
VIII Not Work for the Northern Pa
CIfic az Reduced salary.

Tacoma. Aug. -Speciai.--Frieuds of
James NJ Ashton. head OF the Northern
Pacific legal department here. and general
Western counsel. are authority for the
statement that he has been endeavoring
since last April TO retire from the position
His reason for desiring TO get out is the
reduction of salary he has suffered since
the receivers took charge. From figure
approximatins $1,000 a year. two cuts
made by the receivers have reduced it 20
per cent Mr.. Ashton feels that he is los
ing time. so his friends say. as in other
practice he can make more money than in
serving the railroad at the present salary
1t Is now thought that the matter will be
so arranged that Mr.. Ashton may retire
from the road about September I.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-08
THE SUGAR BoUNrY.
Hearing Upon the Question OF the
Validity Of the Appropriation.

Washington City. Aug THE hearing
today before Comptroller Bowler upon
the question of the constitutionality OF
the sugar bounty appropriation made by
congress at tho last Session for the crops
of 1879 and 1874 arises upon the claim OF
the Oxnard Beet Sugar Company, of Ne
hraska, the first claim settled by the au-
dtor since the passage of tho Wilson bill
BY which the old sugar bounties OF the
Mckinley act were repealed. The COM
missioner OF internal revenue. having adj
jgsted the amount of bounties due the
oxnard company. referred all papers TO
the auditor Of the treasury department.
with n statement of the amount thereon.
The auditor allowed the amount fixed by
the commissioner OF Internal revenue and
certified his decision TO the comptroller
for approval, disapproval or modification.
as required by provision OF the new ac-
counting system adopted IN the act OF
July 81. 1891. as result of the iahors Of
the Dockery commission. That act re-
saires auditors In making an original con-
struetion or modifying an existing con-
structou of n statute TO report 10 the
comptroller Of the treasury their decisions
ard suspend action until the comptroller
has passed upon the question. The de-
eision Of the comptroller Is required 10
b. acted upon by the auditor whose GER
t.hcate is made by taw final and conclu-
government. The result Is that the de
sislon of the comptroller cannot be re-
viewed by any other executives officer OF
the government. Claims rejected by the
comptroller. however, may be sued In the
court of claims or in certain cases in the
circuit and district courts of the United
States. their decision being binding upon
BIN. The court of appeals of the District
Of Columbia in the case OF the United
States ex rel the Miles Planting & Manu-
featuring Company. We. John q. Carlisle
and Joseph s. Miller. mandamus proceed
ings against the secretary OF the treasury
and commissioner OF internal reveade 10
compel them 20 appoint sugar inspectors
under provisions OF the Mckinley act.
having held that the sugar bounties were
unconstitutional the comptroller OF the
treasury deemed II his duty 20 be salts
Ned upon that point before passing tho
claim or the oNnard company and estab-
hshine "A precedent for the payment OF
sugar heEnties provided for by the new
appropriation he. therefore. without
making any decision upon the matter
Whatever called upon tho counsel OF the
oxnard company 10 he heard upon the
question. The matter gives rise imme-
aafeiy 10 considerable discussion as 10
me eompttoller's powers and duties. and
the claim has been pcrsistently made that
ne had 80 Jurisdiction and was compelled
20 ohcy the laws passed rs congress.
whether constitutional or not. That uucs-
uoh viii be argued. as well as the con
sututiouaiity OF the bounty appropTia-
uoRs. Ex-senator Henderson. OF Nehras-
~, made strong argument IN support
Of the claims.
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uE HAD \ LAPSE OF MEMORY.
sailor Fitzgerald Attributes His Esca'
pade 10 Whisky and discipline.

Sailor Edward Fitzgerald, who insulted
Mrs Ella Mann last FFiday evening" yes
terday had his innings before Judge Gias-
Cow. a number Of mis- shipmates on the
Mexican testifyiuE 20 his good character
and 70 the awful wickedness OF Lieut..
Can1u,an Ser Wadhams Who gave him a
tad name Nevertheless he was fined 80
anC costs.
Airs Mann tcld her story and then a
number Of sailors came ~ ard fatty con-
trs d}cted Commando Wadhams' testi-
IRONY. Fitzgerald said he had tust been
released from foi ty-two days confu 2fncnt
on bread and water when ne came
ashore on fhe afternoon Of August , He
drank about dozen glasses 81 whisky
and did not remember anything Of he as
sauit nor Of having seen any woman on
tfat night
In summing up the case Judge Glasgow
took occasion to severely crfticiss the
method of punishment on hoard the Mo
hlcan for offenses against ship discipline
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against Hunt. and 70 iruneseh fsa-..s -
tlfno1y IN the Hunt trfal II vzs.sIss s,vI,- -.
r.,s7efssary for the attorney fefendsrsr
fahs TO ask Mr.. Hart II he mad nor rers-
suited the defendant in an endeavor 10
DC retained as counsel.
surge Hanforxf. in his deeigsou. SAID
siahi mad shown good faith fl procuring
pshas- which alone would constitute
good reason for setting aside ,i,s --,scr -
forfeiture. but he was further .,rxg-rs.g
mat the forfeited bond was null because
" nae inadvertently net been made cor
.n'lo1s ~hen the case went over from the
May % The July term.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-08

WASHINGTON CITY. Aug Special. IN
the report % Joseph : Miller. commits
sioner OF .nteTnai revenue, 10 Secretary
Carlisle unon the collection ~ internal rev
eoue and the condition of tho service. toa
aCCrt gate collections hy districts are
given For the district 81 Oregon. which
Includes Washington and Alaska. Henri
Piackman collector Tho figures are Sc. b
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-08
THE FOREST FIRES.
~tiii Burning on the ~kagit Mills Catch
Fire. But Are saved.

Mt. Vernon. Aug. 5.-SpeciaL-Th shin
gle mill at Sterling caught fire today.
but was extinguished with small loss by
turning steam on the roof. No further
damage by timber fires has been re-
ported today although the town is en-
veloped in smoke this evening and the
fires cover more ground than ever.
The timber on Little Mountain was
aflre last night. and presented the ap-
pearance OF a volcano in active eruption
The mountain is over !. 600 feet high. and
is two miles from this city. II has been
envelcped in smoke for a week, and can
only be seen at night. when the fire
shows n long distance. The Belfast shin
gle mill and other buildings were saved
last night by the work of citizens
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-08

From information which has reached
the Bureau 81 Charities II appsars that 4
family named Eanherg. which has been
living AZ ca Huston street. and has been
q beneficiary Of the bureau al intervals
since last December, is gang OF inpes-
tors. The NanberEs have locked Up the
house ard left tie city and the neigbhors
say that they have sold the provisions
given them hy the bureau, p0ckefing the
rcney Nanberg left the city june Il -
lock for w0rk. ard asked Agent J. ~ Gil
mer - sse that the family Eas cared for.
hgit the latter chose 10 turn is available
resources into cash. 50 honest did the
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Hartford. Aug. 5-Speciai-The Ions
-. pest family have At last been heard
go, They are living on an island IN
ts,{sisb s~ois.rnhia. There Is 40 doubt that
ne story told by Posimaster Amos. -
=, nor,tSh is true II is NOW nearly five
.>-+hs since they left the Snoh0u3fsh
rgyar saving they intended 60 90 20 seattle
go srorn there 20 Alaska one thins IS
,-ertair They not only did nos SC 20 Sc
a,tts tat ssia not 80 20 Alaska either.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-08
The Flow of Gold to Europe.

New York. Aug. w. II. Crossman IL
Bros, coffee importers. announce tina! they
will ship 81 .000. 600 in gold by the Augusta
Victoria tomorrow. 1t comes from the
sub-treasury
Messrs. Hand & Hartman will ship on
the Augusta Victoria tomorrow sl5a.Wo in
gold bullion, which comes from Western
shelters.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-08

Mrs. Louise Worthington is being ex-
amined on the question of her sanity be-
fore Superior Judge Wallace and jury
at San Francisco She is the slayer or
Harry Baddeley and on her first trial was
sentenced to twenty-five years In prison.
Insanity experts generally consider that
she was sane when she killed Baddeiey.
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Picking. Aug T-rIsu Yung Vi chief
minister Of the Chinese foreign omce. has
been dismissed owing chiefy 20 the part
Pc took in the negotiations for the Rus
sian loan and In the convention recently
arrived az by China and France. hv
which the latter country vas granted
great cnrce sS3ons
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-08
The New York TailorS Win.

New York. Aug. THE Brotherhood
Of Tailors has practically won its tight for
better wages aud conditions Leader
Meyer Schoenfeld said this morning that
1,500 tailors are still on a strike in THIS
city and nearly as many more in Brook
lyn and Brownsville.
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Miss Fiagler Released On Bail,

wash;netoa Cisy. Aug 7-Nlzs Eliza
beth FiaEie~. who shot and killed Ernest
Crces f~w DAVIS AFRO surrendered herself
20 the district criminal court today. and
was released on sfoeha hail 30 await the
action a. the grand FURY
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A reward Of $50 viii - paid for infoyua-
ton leading 20 the arrest and ConFl ,tion
~ any one stealing copies OF tne foSi-
y,,.e,lis,nrer delivered 10 subscribers
throughout the city.
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Those who intend mailing tire canal
issue OF the Post-TnfeiliEeTaeer 20 frlerfs
in IRE East should remember that it 70
oulrcs Scent postage u they faH 20
anix enough stamps. the paper may nor
reach St. destination
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The t.uClish court 81 appeals has dis
missed Countess kgsseiEs appeal against
thss judgment a1SnlsStng her sulE aaaiast
Earl Base.l for restoration 81 co85agal
riEhtS.
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JAPANEsE CHEAP ~. or.

Nanbsrgs appear that no suspicion OF an
imposition ever oecurred 20 the as,ent.
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Excursion 20 Victoria. steamer Rosa d.
taaxres foot Of University street ~ : a. ~
August Fare. s. %. return ii time fol
the last car
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Runs superb equipment. consisting OF
dining cars buffet library cars, palace
ard upholstered tourist sleeping cars.
Overland train, east bound. leaves Seat
tie ITO .. m. West bound trains arrive
las p. m
Coast line train. north hound. leaves Sc
attic s.Is a. m. arrives 80 p. m.
The magnificent twin steamships
NORTHWEST ard NORTIfIAND leave
Duluth every Monday and Friday for the
500" Mackinac Island, Detroit. eieye-
lend and Buffalo in connection with Great
Northern Railway. Have your tickets
read via NORTHERN STEAMSHIP
COMPANY and enjoy delightful ride
free from heat and dust.
For tickets and general Information re-
garding this line call on or address
J. ". YOUNG. g. y. x a.. a.
or r. c. STEV Ems. g. ". =. A..
sla Front street Seattle.
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s.old Dominion" Cica'N'tte~
". NV snl.f hv Al iraoInE ceAlers-
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..P~t Cigarettes

Have always been the favoT'te among toe
better class 81 smokers
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..p.nafore'' tonight Madison Park.
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"Pinafore" 'on'sht Madison PARK
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~Pinafore, toaishl Madison raFk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-24
Base Bali Notes.

Globe: Young Pickett of Augusta j.
one Of the best hitters in the New Eng
land League.
Roger Common has decided to give up
ball playing, and devote his time to his
real estate at Waterbury, CT.
The Portland club has suspended c. \.
Tcleau of Pittsfield, and J. f. Musscn Of
Williamsport Pa, for failing to report
after contracting to play with that club
Bangor Wing: Manager Long has
secured new pitcher In the person of
Kildea of the Nashua association team.
He will report with the team in Por,la
on Thursday 1t is hoped he will be Is
good man for us.
Bangor Wing July 80: Again, An-
como here and see the reception the rootcrs
will give you. 'Eres 'oping you come
right in behind us in the pennant race, so
near as to be stepping on the tails of our
coats Our and, boys, our and.
Lewiston Journal; 1t is our candid
opinion that Lewiston has made mistake
in releasing Slattery. He could and should
have been retained in right field and
Charlie Brady put into center. He has
been behaving badly and has not rewarded
the management for the KIDD treatment
accorded him, but he is help to the game
and Yesterdays effort at the local grounds
seemed like home without mother
''Slat" was heap of fun, n sure litter,
a very good judge of fly balls and run
getter par excellence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-24
Home for Aged Ball Players.

There are Soldiers Homes, Old Men S
Homes, Homes for Aged Women, now
I've got an idea that I'm going to have
patented remarked a well known mem
Der of the Portland ball team at SWEET s
hotel, last evening
well, what is it," asked Frank Spill
who happened to drop in just in time to
hear the remark.
well. think that there should DO q
home for aged ball players, and I'm firm
in advocating the establishments of one. :"
continued the first speaker. My point
Is that all fines imposed by umpires upon
ball players should go toward the main
tenance of such home"
What part of the country would you
have the home located i'm" interrogatei
good natured Doc Kennedy, who can
set q broken leg as well as h,s car, set a
good example at first base and a. the bat
Well, I've heard, put in Mike Brad
ley that Dilworth has drawn ups bill
to be presented TO the next Legislature to
have an old mems home established in
Maine TO be supported by the State. |
nope the movement has passage
who's going to be the superintend-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-24
GENERAL MILES POKER STORY.
The Soldier Boys Had Over Million Dol
lars In the Pool.


81 don't poker myself" said Major
General Miles. In fact, l am glad to say
that the game has rather gone out in no
army, but think can claim to have been
\ witness of the biggest game as to stakes
that was ever played"
Tell us about it, general" said Colo
mel Ochiltree. Il have some pretty good
poker stories in stock myself.
| "And so have /, D." said Henry Waiter
| son. "FoE instance, Joe Blackburn about
| the game played in the trenches at the bat
| tie of Shiloh, with a table made on tho
l bodies of the comrades of the players
"Well," said John w. Mackay, "as to
stakes, will enter claim for some of tho
games played in the good old days in Ne
| vada, when the boys had the Comstock
| lode to draw upon. But general, let US
have your story"
sit was in the spring of 1865, when
Davis, Lee and the rest of you Confedcr-
ates, Colonel Watterson, were in full re-
treat from Richmond toward Danville,
and we were pressing you night and day,
hardly stopping to eat or sleep. On the
ave of the battle of Sailors Creek
~ was there" said Colonel Ochiltree.
st was il that battle that was wound
3D."
"That day." continued General Miles,
1--WE overhauled and captured Confedcr-
ate wagon train and found, greatly to the
delight of the boys, that several Of the
wagons were loaded with Confederate
bonds and Confederate money in transit
from the Confederate treasury department
in Richmond to wherever the government
now ON wheels might make its last stand.
The soldiers simply helped themselves to
the bonds and the money, and the officers
did not care to deprive them of the spoils
to which they were richly entitled. At
night, when we knocked off work for sup
per and few hours rest and sleep, had
occasion to ride along the line and found,
greatly to my amusement, u poker game
going on around almost every campfire.
Stopping to watch one of the games, this
is what heard:
How much is the ante?'
"'A thousand dollars
And how much to fill? Five thou
sand? Well, hero goes. 1 raise it so, OOO.'
Good! | see you and go you $40, 900
better. Twenty five thousand to draw
cardsr
"Then cards were drawn, and presentlya
bet was made of $50, 600. Some one went
800, 900 better, but he was ruled down.
Fifty thousand was the limit. However,
there was $500, 900 in the pot when it was
hauled down by the winner, who had three
treys and a pair of jacks expressed my
surprise at the size of the game and told
the boys that they had better go slow or
their funds would run out.
Never fear general, replied ono of
them. we will keep within our means.
You ought to have been here just now.
Why, we had a jack pot of 81, 200, 900.
II think you will agree with me-" con-
tinued General Miles, that no bigger
poker game than that was ever played"
New York Mail and Express.