The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-22

- thes tsc1ses hs1ng II twe parts: eos
for The Northern Pnclfc. having . rebate
stub attached. and the other orer Inc
vaxsouo> lines Of road that would bring
them 70 the end cs thsir kong Journey.
They were told Of the value a. the rebate
stubs and were instructed how - caoh
them az tho Union depot h d. Paul
Tuesday afternoon Mr.. an0 Nrs. Maubel
showed up IT the train and attempted
to hoard n. They presented the tickets
that led them from =. Papa tcwsr6 tho
seat OF vat. but we're refused ad0itkAnce
70 the train. Then Ma Maubea wAs ~
lowed 20 90 In . car and NJ down. white
Mr.. Maubel went TO the depot ticket ONCE
and attempted 10 Strengthen things out.
He showed the tickets. Agent Nadean
11ked where the rest Of the Transports
fson wAs-she part that would carry the
Old German couple to 81. Paul Mr.. Maa-
bsi swore that he had no other tickets:
that what ne showed was all that had
been delivered 10 him &C the uptown oelce.
He threw open his vest and turned hts
pccketss inside out. Then Mr.. Nadeau
axncd X he had his rebate stubs. Mr..
Maubea said he had not. he had absolutely
nothing but the tickets from 81. Paul to
Tallahassee. In the meantime Mrs. Maui
bel lefs the car and hastensd 10 the ticket
o1dee 70 md out the cause OF the delay.
SAe spoke in excited German accents and
gsetsculated Mr.. Maubel answered IN 4
cohciiiatory tone. the son cadence Of the
tongue OF the fatheriand floating out and
mingl.ng with the talk and hustle OF DE-
p1rture. The depot master called "Au
aboard" and Mr.. aud Mrs. MAubel werN
stu wrangling and janefing over the
other halves Of the tickets. The train left
and the German couple watched It 90
~, - - =
seft on. and talked about tickets. Ars.
Maubel retired 10 private room and IN
moment returned with the Sea,sie-St.
Pnuf tickets. She had had them pinned
In her black wooden stocking. with a big
safety PIN. and Mr.. Maubei was 70 blame
for II all. He had told her that they
were the rebate stubs and were worth
- TO them IN ST. Paul. and his wife
guarded them jealously. Then Mr.. Maubel
the tickets were exchanged for an .seue
OF yesterday. Ar $50 yesterday afternoon
they were on hand to leave for st. Paul
and really got away. Northern Pacific
oftic.ais were yesterday looking for q dis
patch telling that the old Germans had
gone on Through to Portland. instead OF
going east.
Attorney James McNeny, Of Red Cloth,
Neb.. Is guest OF the Hotel Seattle.
Mr.. McNeny came to Seattle to transact
some legal business and after remaining
here far few days no became greatly
Impressed with the Queen City ard has
about decided to locate here. He has sent
for hiss wife and children. and X they like
the city they will not return to Red
Cloth. Mr.. McNeny lives in the same
congressional district as William Jen-
nings Bryan and quite frequently they
have came In contact with each other
during the course OF litigation. In speak
ING Of Bryan. Mr.. McNeny said:
81 know Bryan personally and also
have = fair conception Of his ability.
Talking Is ais stock in trade, and when
you say that he Is a good political stump
er Won have said oil there II TO be said
of him. I like Bryan personally. but
would never vote for him for president.
don't hslieve that Bryan VIII ever be
elected. While the boy orator undoubt-
eddy has a strong following he - not
strong enough to be elected" 8 Il
The Nehraska attorney says that war
sentiment throughout all Of the middle
and western states IL very strong and
that an immense army Of volunteers
short notice. He also said that there
would be a big movement OF Nebraska
people to Seattle In the spring and that
many OF them would not 20 through to
the Klondike but locate IN various parts
OF Western Washington and engage In
various pursuita
Great faith IN the future Of Seattle has
led Mr.. McNeny TO locate here and says
that with Seattle 40 the natural gateway
TO the geld zelda together with the
stream OF people who win come here
from the east to locate. the city - bo:nd
to be one of the largest on the Pacific
coast.
Probably one OF the youngsst recruit
ing of1cers In the service 0f tbs United
States government II Lieutenant J. 8.
Parker, who took charge OF tho affairs Of
the Seattle recruiting station Tuesday
morning Lieut. Parker succeeds Lieut..
Buck. who was transferred To Fort Shef-
man In Idaho. Tho new Seattle recruit
ing officer was not aware that he was even
thought at for the office to which he was
assigned until he received Geographic or
ders from the war department at WASH
ingtcn to proceed 70 Seattle without delay.
Lieut.. Parker Il only q years old. He
has a decidedly boyish appearance. but
only few minutes conversation with tho
young lieutenant is necessary to convince
a person that ne IL well posted In military
affairs and perfectly competent TO full
All the duties connected with his new Of
flee. lie graduated with distinction ana
honor from West Font and shortly after
the date OF his graduation he was assign-
cd TO duty at Fort Walla WaIla. under
Col Compton. commander Of the fort. The
young officer was promoted from subor-
ilnate once to that Of lieutenant. owing
TO his close attention TO duty and the gem
erai aptitude he displayed under all cir
cumstances.
The appointment Of Lieut.. Parker to The
Seattle recruiting station IL strictly In the
line OF promotion and officers In the United
states army who have watched his career
predict q bright future for him. The
young lieutenant is a son Of Nal. r. c.
Parker. a retired army officer Of WASH
ington. u. c.. who served In the late war
FROM the beginning 20 the end. Lieut..
Parker ID fond OF club fife. and has taken
quarters At the Rainier Club.
Robert W. jennings. formerly OF Port
Townsend and prosecuting attorney Of
Jefferson county, WAS In Seattle yestcr-
day. having Just come down from Fort
Wranxel. where he has set up his lares
and penates In the practice OF law Mr..
Jennings has an abiding faith In the fu-
ture OF Fort Wrangei and ne will return