The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-16
THE PASSING IHRONG.

E. J. Rathboae late superintendent OF
water lines Of the Oregon Railroad & Nav
igation Company, arrived in Seattle from
Portland Monday night and Will annsedl-
ately proceed with the building of four
river steamers fer the Stiekeen river route.
Yesterday Mr.. Rathbone was in Port
RlakeIey whsre he was investigating the
matter % his contracts. IT Is most likely
tEat the construction OF the steamers VIII
be carried Oh in Blakeiey. a. Il has been
found almost impossible TO secure favora-
BILE sites on the Seattle water front. ON
ing 10 the great amount OF shipouilding
under way. The style OF the steamers will
be the same that has grown familiar as
the popular type for the Yukon. Capt j.
w. Troap. whom AR. Rathoone succeeded.
in the employ OF the oregon Railroad "
Navigation Company is associated with
him IN the line. and Is now at Fer, Wran-
gel. from which point the boats will be OPP
Grated Mr.. Rathbone will remain In Sc
attic until the completion CT the steamers,
PROBABLY ninety days.
Six miners who came TO this city from
San Francisco with a view OF taking
passage north on the ship Lucille have
been obliged TO seek transportation by
some other vessel. since the Lucille carried
no passengers not connected with the gov
eminent relief expedition. They are ID.
I. Laird, Lon Lord. William Northrup.
a Atkins w Turner and W. b. King.
The last named is leader of the party.
These men have Joined those who came
from San Francisco on the Lucille, and
all will go north together under Kings
leadership. A majority CT their outfits
are being purchased in this city.
Mr. George Franklin Curtis for seven
years In charge of the law library of con-
,,z Sa.1, INse nS xtr,-,
Monday. Mr.. Curtis Is looking over the
Northwest with the idea OF permanently
locating. He enjoys personal acauain-
lance with a very large number of the ma
tions distin guIshed men and Is interesting
In his stories concerning weil-known char
acters with whom he has been brought in
contact Mr.. Curtis during his visit to
Seattle is a, the Rainier Club.
Frank n Conley of Shamokin, Pa. is
a regent arrival In the city. Hesis one OF
the progressive young men In the East
who recognize the future greatness or Sc
attle. and Is DESTROYS OF casting his lot
among her people. He was manager OF a
large hardware business owned by his
father. bu, resigned this responsible po-
sition 10 come West. intending 10 make
Seattle his future home.
The private car OF +. j. Pearson. super
intendent OF the Pacific division of the
Northern Pacific, came In from Tacoma
yesterday afternoon. attached 10 the reg
ular west-hognd overland. On board the
car were Mr.. Pearson and II. II. Warner.
master mechanic of the road. The visit
OF the officials was one OF inspection OF
the property.
Mr. c. b. Todcastle. OF New York city.
az one time treasurer OF the Oregon Inn
provement Company. arrived from the
East yesterday afternoon and Hil spend
several days in Seattle.
Personal.
Mr. F. o Rowland who has been seri
ously III. Is improving.
Rev. II II Walkinton. OF Lopez island,
Is guest At the Dtlier
Y. Brown. a logger Of Port Townsend.
arrived at the Diller last evening.
IL Hayes q merchant of Snoqualnie. is
In the city. and can be found NJ the Diller,
II. H. Blake and wife are visiting friends
in the city. and are stopping AZ the Hotel
Differ.
William Ross, Or. &. W Cox Henry Fri
day and A .. Salberg are party of Fv-