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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-09-30
EIGHTY MILES AN HOUR.
How It Feels TO Ride on a Lightning
Railroad Train.

When the New York Central special pas
senger train broke the worlds record
short time ago, on the run between New
York and Buffalo, 1t covered the 1862 miles
in 407 minutes, an average speed of Ga
miles per hour. The New York sun wrote
of the flyer:
Now came the prettiest part of the run
the long. almost straight dash of nearly
300 miles TO Buffalo Now that it has been
experienced and is all over. II Is astonish-
Ing to think how almost commonplace Ii
was, how nearly devoid Of incident The
train rode so steadily and 50 evenly that
If any maa aboard of it had not known
what il was he was doing he would not
have suspected it OF extra fast running.
1t only gave one lurch or series of lurches
such as caused the passengers TO grip the
window frames and furniture TO keep from
fitting in their chairs. That happened just
as it shot through the Rochester depot.
for at that point are two or three extra
sharp curves that tilted the train on one
edge, as il were, and made the folks aboard
feel as If they were riding on a spinning
saucer.
Time and time again. when the train
was making seventy and even 50 miles an
hour, the entire length of II was visible
along the central passageway through the
cars. That sweep OF 1877 feet wavered
little and quivered sdewise, and up and
down, but It kept straight in line. so that
a deaf and dumb man at one end of II
could have conversed with another at the
other end at all times except when curves
were being rounded. The scenery was not
distorted, or blurred, or run together. Ii
was precisely as enjoyable, barring the
fearful heat that It was seen through, as
II IL had been viewed from a way train.
The ride vas in all ways comfortable
ard the most timid soul in the world would
have soon recovered courage. because he
would have had no sense Of the speed at
which he was moving.
IF there were any happenings that gave
token Of the speed with which this bullet
OF 205 tons weight was splitting the atmos-
pierre il was when trestle or bridge was
crossed and when a switch was passed
The train hit every switch with a fearful
steely nose-a short. quick quivering
crash. When it came TO a trestle It SEEM
Ell % fall down foot or more. 50 that the
passengers felt themselves sink. Before
the mind could formulate it's danger the
train rose again on terra firma. But a
loud. dun boom. like Il stroke on a huge
drum. accompanied the sinking sensation
each time
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Washington CITY Sept. 27-Special-
Acting Secretary of the Interior Reynolds
has affirmed the decision of the commits
sioner of the general land office in the case
OF John Jacket against James \. Gilmore.
from the Vancouver. Wash. land Office
The decision dismisses Jackets contest.
and holds Gilmore's homestead entry in
tact
The acting secretary has also modified a
departmental decision of May Is last. in
the case Of William +. Goodwin against
the Northern Pacific Railroad Company.
Goodwin's entry IS 10 he allowed IL the
land in controversy is within the limits Of
the grant adjusted east Of Portland, when
the terminal was established at that point,
such land having been forfeited and re-
stored TO settlement by the act Of Septem-
her % 1S90 without regard TO the limits OF
the adjustment upon the road north Of
Portland.
The commissioner Of the general land
Office has forwarded 10 the register and re-
ceiver Of the land office az Olympia. Wash.
patents for the following cash purchases
OF public lands Louis O'ConuOr. Pierce
county. James Y. Totten. Chehalis ccuu-
": Lars Larsen. Mason county: Harriet
II. Johnson Pierce county; George =.
Higgins. Thurstoa county; Andrew Olson.
Pacific county; Arthur C. Hill. King
county
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The Foresters of America.

Court Enterprise. No. 1852. held an en-
thusiastic meeting Thursday evening Two
applications were acted on and new one
received. Many members were present
who are not accustomed 10 attending
lodge. Some came through curiosity and
others had been summoned as witnesses
in the Roper obstruction trial After the
business Of the court had been concluded
the chief ranger announced a recess TO en-
able the brothers to proceed with the trial
OF w. w. Roper for obstructing the side
walk with his feet. J. VI. Epler took the
bench as judge and asked the attorneys
whether they were ready for trial. and on
being informed that they were. ordered
the prisoner brought into court. and the
trial to proceed. Could the prisoner have
left his feet in the ante-room his attorney
might have been able to establish his inno-
cence, but the moment the judge and jury
caught a glance at those feet all hope van
ished. In Justice to the accused it ought
10 be added that his feet had been artif-
cially enlarged for the occasion. He was
found guilty, and an appropriate sentence
was pronounced in a lugubrious manner
by the judge.
The question for debate next Thursday
evening is. Resolved. That the press has
been more beneficial TO the world than
steam" Speeches viii be limited to five
minutes each.
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Hoods Pills aVs. al asasgis ,ss' e sse
RAIDED BY PIRATES.
Shipwrecked Passengers Fall
Into the Hands of Thieves.
THE MARlpOSA A TOTAL LOSS
In the Straits of Belle Isle-Women
Faint While Being Taken Ashore
With Life Liners.

Montreal Sept. 29.-The stories told by
the shipwrecked crew of the steamship
Maripcsa, who were brought up from the
straits of Belle Isle by the steamship Aus
trian, read more like the tales of piracy
of century ago than Of present day
incident. A storm was raging when the
big Dominion liner struck on the jagged
rocks of Point Amour at . o'clock on the
morning of Thursday, September II. The
saloon passengers were landed on the
rocks as soon as practicable, along with
their baggage. The steamer had been
aground but a few hours before band or
Belle Isle pirates made their appearance
They first paid attention TO the baggage
of the saloon passengers, which they forci-
bly, seized and carried some distance in
land. II. Nj. s. Buzzara, of the New
foundland patrol service, however, fortu-
nately happened along and a party of blue
jackets started in pursuit. The pirates
were taken unawares around a campfire.
One fellow had d0nned the uniform or
Capt. Casgra!n. of the Royal Engineers,
a young Canadian returning 10 rejoin his
regiment. All the baggage was recovered
and the pirates warned away, The Mari
posa will be a total loss, but most of the
live stock and some Of her cargo VIII be
saved.
St Johns, y. F.. Sept. 2s.-The English
cruiser Buzzard arrived this morning from
the wreck OF ina steamer MdIIpoSd, hSdA
Forteau. straits of Belle Isle. She came TO
arrange for the dispatch of steamers 10
discharge the cargo. Other steamers are
arranging TO go. The Mariposa went ashore
on Tuesday morning. four hours before
daybreak, with a thick fog prevailing.
When it was light enough to see to land
passengers the sea was too high to send
them by boats, and the crew had to send
life lines ashore and rig a brooches buoy
and thus send them TO land one at a time.
Two women tainted before going and sew
eral others while making the trip. All
were taken on board the Allan line steam
err Sardinia and conveyed TO Montreal next
day. The ship was a total wreck and her
whole bottom was destroyed. Fishermen
are trying TO save as much salvage as
possible
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THE LOYAL LEGION
Commandery of Washington to Meet in
~eattie Next NnyemiIer.


At the late meeting of the Commandery
OF Washington of the Military Order of
the Loyal Legion Of the United States. II
was ordered that the future meetings shall
be held alternately at Seattle and Tacoma
Heretofore the meetings have been held at
Tacoma exclusively. The comInandery
holds five stated meetings each year. on
the third Wednesday each Of January
March, May. September and November.
The next meeting viii be held in Seattle
November 20. and thereafter, under the
new order, alternately at Tacoma and Sc
attic.
In view of the above order a brief state
ment of the organization and purposes OF
the Loyal Legion will be of interest. On
the day of President I4incoln's assasSna-
ton. number OF Off GERS and ex-oflicers
of the army met in Philadelphia and for
inulated a plan for a patriotic society, to
be called the Loyal Legion. II was to be
of much the same general scope as the Or
der Of the Cincinnati. which had been or
ganized eighty-five years before, with
George Washington as its presiding officer.
The objects and aim of the Loyal Legion
are. as set forth in the constitution. ITO
cherish the memories and associations of
the war waged in defense of the unity and
indivisibility OF the republic strengthen
the ties of fraternal fellowship and SYM
pathy formed by companionship-in-arm
advance the best interests of the soldiers
and sailors of the United States. especially
of those associated as companions of this
order. and extend all possible relief to their
widows and children: foster the cultivation
of military and naval science: enforce I'M
qualified allegiance to the general govern
ment; protect the rights and liberties of
American citizenship, and maintain ma
tional honor, union and independence"
There are twenty-five Communicates in
this country, aud branch communicates in
Paris and London. In some communicates
great attention is paid to biographical and
historical work. The essays read by com
panions are collected and published in book
form. making in the aggregate very valu-
able contributions to military and political
literature. In this way many incidents
have been brought 10 light and preserved
which would otherwise have been lost.
The order is composed Of state COM
manderies and a national commandery
The state commanderv in this state was
organized January a. 1891, under "A charter
vember Is, 1890 The first commander was
the late Gen John w Sprague whose
memory is warmly treasured by the people
of Tacoma. lie was succeeded by Mai
James r. Hayden. of Seattle: Gen. l.. z.
Bradley. OF Tacoma Col. q. O. Halter, OF
Seattle. and Capt. O. II. Hayden. Of Ia
coma. all ''to the FORE yet. with promise
OF many years for devotion 10 duty and en-
ioyment of life. The present officers Of
the commandery are: Commander. Mai.
J. y. Scott. of Port Townsend: senior vice
commander. Capt. {. II. Holmes of Ia
coma; junior vice commander Lieut.. T.
NJ Young. Of Seattle: recorder. Lieut.
Commander J. +. Noel. of Tacoma
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Washington Land Cases Decided.

Washington Ci,y. Sept. 29.-Special.-
Secretary OF the Interior Smith. since his
return from the Atlanta exposition, has
rendered the following decisions in land
cases Of interest 70 residents in the state
Of Washington:
George Fish vs. the Northern Pacific
Railroad Company Seattle district: de-
cision of commissioner reversed. com
pany's selection disallowcd and Fish al
lowed 10 make entry.
Hollis Alger Us. the United states. Van
couver district, decision reversed snd ac-
ton suspended pending The decision az the
supreme court Involving the rights az the
Northern PaciAc Railroad Company 10
said lands.
Thomas \. Garrett ct al VS.. the state
~ Washington. Seattle district. decision
affirmed applications rejected for the
reason that the lands had been selected
by the state ir lieu Of school lands
James " Clark vs. James ~ Hurdle
Walla Walls district. decision affirmed
and Hurdles entry hold FOR can collation..
=. =. Gilman vs.. the Northern Pacific
Railroad Company decision reversed:
companys claim d.sslowed and Gilman
allowed 60 make entry.
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HER NEW COMPETITOR
San Francisco Recognizes the
Importance of Seattle.
SURPRISED BY MORAN CONTRACT
For the Construction of the Torpedo
Boat-Specificatfons for Warshlps
Favor Eastern Bidders.

San Francisco. Sept. 2-In bidding on
United States war vessels, San Francisco
contractors have hitherto had clear Held
on this coast, but a dispatch received here
from Washington City on Thursday indl-
Gates that a new competitor on the PACING
coast has arisen and that their supremacy
in that field is very seriously threatened.
Moran Bros. of Seattle, foundrymen and
machinists. have been awarded the con-
tract BY the secretary OF the navy for one
OF the three torpedo boats. construction
Of which was authorized by the last con-
gress at price not to exceed Sl95,0oo each.
The bid OF Moran Bros was but Sl4S.o0o as
against $4,000 by the Union Iron Works.
But one bid was put in from San Fran
cisco on the torpedo boats, that OF the
Union Iron Works; and it viii in all like
lihood be the sole bidder from this city
on the six new composite gun5oats and
the two 10.000 ton battleships. proposals
for which are now being received by the
navy department. Secretary Heineman. of
the Fulton Iron Works, is much dissatis-
fed with the government specifications and
the way they are alleged 10 have been
drawn in favor of Eastern bidders. In an
interview he said:
1.-The specifications for the six composite
gunboats call for Georgia pine, wood
which would cost us laid down here at
least three times as much as Oregon pine.
The latter is a much superior material.
We wrote the secretary of the navy ask
ing if we could not substitute Oregon for
Georgia pine in our Specifications when
bidding, but he declined TO permit the
change, and as the difference in cost in
the two kinds of lumber would be suffic-
lent to put us out of the race we conclud-
ed not to bid"
When questioned concerning the award
of the torpedo boat contract TO Seattle
parties Mr.. Heineman said: ct is a mat
ter of absolute impossibility for Moran
Bros. to come out even at S14S 600. The
work cannot be done for that amount of
money. Even the Union Iron Works with
all its experience in government work and
its splendid plant, would not take the
work for less than SIZE, 600; and how an in
experienced concern, as 1 understand this
TO be, can put in such a low bid is mys-
terry. However, the government knows
what il is doing. An official representing
the navy department was on the Coast
few weeks ago looking up the facilities for
the construction of war vessels, and pre-
sumo he found ample facilities in Seattle
for building the torpedo boat or the con-
tract would not have been awarded TO
Moran Bros"
At the Union Iron Works the loss of the
torpedo boat award is taken cheerfully.
The Risdon Iron Works will not figure on
the new battleships.
Moran Bros bid for the construction
OF the torpedo boat was $l63,350. and the
contract price is 100000, not Sl4S,090 as
stated in the dispatch.
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CLINGs TO SPAIN.
Cuban Member of Spanish Cortes says
the Rebellion Is Unpopular

New York, Sept. 29.-Senor Rafael Mon
toro. the chief Cuban member OF the Span
ism c0rtes who has been in this city for a
week. left today for Tampa He gave 10
the newspapers a signed statement OF his
views on the rebellion. He said in part:
..,rh, Instruction Is not popular with
representative Cubans. They insist on
having A stable government. The country
has been torn by too many dissensions and
revolts during the past half century. The
aw-abidlng people desire peace. 1 con-
slider the instruction ill-advised and mop
perfume ] am. and have always been, an
autonomsst a home ruler. Cuba's great
need is home rule. and that, too. under the
Spanish flag. 1T requires such union
with Spain az Canada enjoys with Eng
land The people OF Cuba are Spanish by
birth or descent. They are Spanish in
feeling, Spanish in customs. and they pre-
fer TO live under the Spanish flag.
II am certain the United States Will not
recognize the revolutionists until they have
demonstrated their ability TO hold at least
one port on the coast and guard the COM
merce Of that harbor."
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knights of Pytfias.

Queen City Lodge. No. 10. held a very
interesting session Monday evening. A
large number OF visitors were present,
and there was a general good time. Two
resolutions Of Importance were offered,
read. and ordered filed. The first was as
follows
Resolved. That this lodge, singly and
az a body, truly appreciates the courtesy
extended 70 US by the Seattle Post-Intel-
hgeneer management in publishing our
weekly notices"
The second resolution was an amend
ment to section Of the bylaws. in refer
ence TO sick and funeral benefits II viii
be acted upon tonight. and a full attend
ance Of members is requested. The lodge
takes special interest in making visiting
brothers feel at home.
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coNnENSED DISPATCHES.

q = Huntington has issued a circular
announcing tne appointment cf 1Nuus
krslttschnl,c as general manager - al tho
southern Pactac lines.
walter CRrvooa. 60 years OH. was IN
x.antlv kulr1 Saturday afternoon Or the
HRulsn ranch nlne uslez west or Lfi1-&
Ca. uy a harvester boiler explosion
Tar Cleveland o. Wachter and knZ-.sa
Use leading German paper ln Sort bern
ohio. has aba nduued the United Press
and commenced receiving the fua leased
wire OF tfe Associated Press.
At the san jose. Cal races saturday iha
winners wara. TYot 20 beat -.s3. Henry
Nutwoaa ~ t~ettirE. ga class Jennie
Dame. f.-xr tt7sse z-fEies = nae EHhv n.
oaS, time 21gs. grefT.ns. - class, Co!zxEs-
b. :. best time -.lsss.
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\ prlc~g INSTRUMENTATION.

bishop Fcchaa. accommodating Artaoay
keS}cWsk& fTom the Keenan, Catholic.
eh0reh. was pFcu'uiVates3 ia AL the Polish
Ru8 Bohemian churches ia this arch5sa-
cesa today. Father koElaN-ski o. pastor -
All Saints church. receasiN crested e1- 4.
seeesians faction of - AefwlEs PARISH
TIE or,ler ot eScorumuuttatton Fscftes tne
elpliae oX eeufuu3acg ano scalsE. ana a,--
eiar~s taat .he eEe.t az his tNgetss fuua.-
cation shall tc deprivation ~ communion
ana she society % the faiihgGl auA the
riEhs ~ christian hursaL The faWhfgl
asn Forbidden nuAtf penalty from nossi-
llg Intercourse MIL A44a* 44SEs mere
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SEARCHING THE KEYS.
Spanish Marines Landed on America
soil To Look for FiIibusters-


soil TO Look for Fiiibusters-
Key West. Sept. zs.-Great excitement
ana indignation prevails here by report
that marines from the Spanish cruiser
conGe de Venadito have landed on the
Florida keys north CT here 20 search Tor NJ
busters. II is the general opinion that
fIfbusters have arrived and that supplies
have been secreted in the keys north Of
this city. and the Spanish cruiser has evil
IDENTIFY been trying 20 find them. Fisher
men who came in from the keys yesteT lay
report that Spanish marines have been
making a diligent search. and that the
yersGito has landed searching parties on
almost every key on which II Woul1 oe
possible for hlibusters 70 rendezvous TITS
Is considered an outrage. The keys oeiong
70 Florida and II Spain has Tlgnt 10 lana
searching parties on the keys II also las a
right to land marines on the mainIano.
The insult Is considered 70 be as out
rageous as IL the cruiser had landed
searching party To search the homes CT
citizens OF Key West. The state depart
rnent at Washington City has been asked
10 investigate and demand an apology from
Spain for the indignity.
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Both Wear the Grand Cross.

Mr.. ". ;. Moses, OF San Francisco. the
Oldest past master Mason on the Coast
on his return from the Knights Templar
trienntal conclave at Boston has been for
few days the guest OF the Rev. John r
Damon at 80 Fifth street Mr.. Damon
and Mr.. Moses were the first two officers
of Golden Gate Lodge, No. 81. F. & A.
Masons, Of San Francisco. at its organiza-
ton forty-three years ago. Mr.. Moses has
the honor Of having first brought 10 the
Coast the Order OF the Eastern Star. lt
so happens that Mr.. Moses and Mr.. Damon
are the only two Masons on the Pacl1c
coast who have that highest distinction in
Masonic circles, the Grand Cross Of the
Court OF Honor. The cross is an unsolic-
tied gift from the supreme council OF
Scottish Masonry.
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IN THE LODGE ROOM.
Increased Activity Before the
Winter Months.
NEW MEMBERS ARE COMING IN.
The Elks VIII Go to Portland-Loyal
Legion TO Meet in This City
Next November.

The large number OF new members ini-
tiated in the various lodges and chapters
Of the fraternal orders shows that the
membership committees have been 5estir-
ring themselves and that the fall cam
pa.gn has fairly begun. Most OF the or
cers are planning for the work OF the win
ter. The Elks especially have shaken of
their summer iethargy. and are holding
meetings with their old-time enthusiasm.
The social side OF life is evidently
not suffering neglect in any OF the lodge
rooms, for the week has recorded num-
Der OF very pleasant entertainments.
The order providing for a regular meet
ing OF the Loyal Legion in this city VII
be OF general interest
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\ New Reading.
Chicago Tines-HeraId.

IUtcaE0 Ilnfs-H "raId-
MY fr'es." said the rural colored ex-
hortcr 20 his congregation, you all mem
Der de story bout Laz:us On de rich man?
We'll. when Laz'rus AK de rich man FER
crumb O. Co'n5read. De rich man slam De
do IN his face en- keep on carvin de tur-
KEY Purity soon Lax rus die en- de r.eh
man folIer him mighty close Well de
rich man wake up .u birthstone On nre,
en- when he see Lag rus or Abraham bos-
som. be sing out: +Oh. Laz'rus, do. suh.
= you please. sub. gimme one drap or
water" En- my fren's. what Lazrus say
20 h!mo I'e ds look down on &c rich
men on sing out; Go on. man; feel too
good""
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Ladies', Hive of Maccabees.

The Ladies Hive of Maccabees gave a
pleasant dance Thursday evening az me
@. A r. hall. The chief feature OF the
evening was the address OF William Z:
Humphrey. who spoke on the Dement'S OF
the womens auxiliary 10 the Knights OF
the Maccabees- Mr.. Humphrey is huent
and graceful speaker, and from the open
ing 70 the close Of his address ne was
given close attention and warm applause.
The hall was filled 70 overlooking with the
Sir Knights and Lady Maccabees and their
friends. Every one enjoyed the evening
and pronounced il a royal success The
members OF the committee are 70 be con-
graduated over its eond work.
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COmpauions of the Forest.

Queen City Circle, No. rs. held its reg
ular monthly meeting last week at its hall.
corner of Front and Madison streets. Bus
ness Of Importance was transacted and the
meeting was a pleasant and profitable one,
the chief feature. of the evening being the
initiation ceremonies. The circle has re-
Gently initiated a number Of new members.
and has a very hatterng outlook for the
years work. The rest Of the evening was
spent in dancing and social amusements.
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Chicago. Sept -BlchJing frosts swept
over Minnesota. Wisconsin, Northern Ill
nols and portions Of Western Michigan
last night. Fruit growers and celery pick
ers m these regions were warned twenty
four hours IN advance. but Il is .Irproh-
able THAI they were able fully 20 protect
themselves. The maximum temperature
in Chicago TODAY vas 81 and the m'uj-
mum ~ II g expected that the drop TO-
morrow morning VIII BE 10 81 or o. de-
rr-es. sufficient n producc killing frost
IN this snc.Lrn.