The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-01
PEOPLE WHO MAKE UP
The PASSING THRONG.

others in the western part Of the state.
Heretofore he has confined his speculations
TO Eastern Washington and British CO.
iunhia. He said yesterday that he had
great faith in Washington mining prop
erty and predicted that in the course Of
time some OF the largest mining camps in
the country would be located within the
borders OF the state.
John S. McMiiien. of Roche Harbor one
Of the most prominent Republicans in
the state was at the Hotel Seattle Satur-
day. In company with c. w. McAfea, an
extensive real estate dealer OF San Fran
cisco. Both gentlemen went to Tacoma
in the afternoon 10 look after important
business matters. Mr.. AcMillen is presi-
dent OF the Tacoma and Roche Harhor
Lime Company and states that the demand
fer the product OF the company is good
and that prices entirely satisfactory
Mr.. McAfee is highly pleased with WASH
ington and believes that the state Is des-
tined 10 become one of the most impor-
tan. west OF the Mississippi river.
r. Cunningham. OF Los Angeles. Cal
one OF the aen who was attracted to the
Copper river country. has returned 10 Sc
attic and has decided to locate here per-
manently. having accepted a position as
general railway and steamship agent with
IL
pleased with Seattle and thinks he Will be
able To do better here than in Alaska He
was formerly identified with the BurIing-
ton route, With headquarters at Los An
geleS, and is we'll known among railroad
men on the Pacific coast.
Senator Frederick c. Harper, vice presi-
dent Of the Huel Stevens Company re-
turned Saturday from Orcas island, where
he has been sojolrning on his fruit ranch
for the past TWO weeks. Senator HARPER
reports that the Prospects for a large fruit
crop are very gooS, and that the Weld OF
prunes this year will be especially fine
1t is needless 10 SAG that Senator Harper
returned with long string of fish,, which
he distributed amona his friends.
NJ r. Noftsger, of friday Harhor pres
ident of the San Juan Trading Company.
Is in the city. He is one of the most ex-
tensive merchants in thai part of the stata.
and speaks we'll Of the condition of th,
mercantile business then The object Of
Mr.. Noftsger's visit 10 seattle is to buv
supplies for his store. Re Is an ardent
Republican. and predicts that the party
will achieve glorious victGy this fail.
Howard B. Ames, a wellg1nown Young
man of Seattle. has accepted a responsible
position with the NOVEL; Mining Conpany
OF juneau. and will leave Monday to en-
ter upon his new duties.
Fred A. Allen of the s. & /, road. re-
turned Saturday from Portland, where he
has been on short business trip. affairs
in Portland are in pretty good siape"
said he yesterday. but the city looks
quiet compared with Seattle. People here
who imagine times are a little dull otght
TO go away from home for a while. and
they would cease complaining
Rev. Thomas J. Shuey. of Edinbura
Ind. arrived in the city Saturday, an6
viii, be the guest of his brother, II. o.
ShLey. for month. Mr.. Shuey is pastor
of one of the strongest Christian churches
in Indiana, and is q speaker OF national
reputation. He occupied the pulpit of the
First Christian church yesterday morning
and addressed the Y NJ c. A in the after
noon.
Capt. Couch. general manager OF the
MERGED mine. at Merced Cal. Is at the
Rainier-Grand hotel. Mr.. Couch is on the
way to the Cook inlet country TO look at
some mining property. with view of pur
chasing ii for the company he represents.
Capt. Couch represents Boston capitalists.
and they are in the market for desirable
mirine property.
c. NJ. Cotterman. OF Portland. chief clerk
OF the railway mall service, was in the city
Saturday on Official business.
Judge Joseph Sheldon. of New Haven,
Conn, a member of the executive com
nittee of the American National Red