The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-18

A. the Occidental yesterday Mr.. LYMAN
said 20 = Post-Intel'igence- reporter: My
ancestors came 70 this country as early -
ls-4 Since then We have kept the name Of
Lyman IN place OF reverence Gen Phin-
cas- Lyman was born IN 11is and died in
lF9S. The way my family became ssso-
sated with thu Deweys was as early an
ite-> when a Dewey married Hep1ibal LIZ
man. I am certainly very proud Of my
connections, This ia my first visit TO the
Coast. although I have been as far west
rs Denver several times. l am travelling
principally for MY health, and may take a
trip on a steamer 10 Alaska Before l 40
hack VIII visit other cities OF the Coast.
When I contemplated this visit / thought
l would So 20 Japan. and may do 30 yet
j. II. Irvine. a logger OF Stangood was
in the city yesterday. In an interview
Mr.. Irvine said:
You can look for glorious Republic
an victory Ssiohornish county this fail.
The fussoaets at the last election rolled
Up big majority. but this fall We wsll
overcome that and have votes 20 spare
The people OF Snohonish county seen, well
pleased with the Republican admin.stra-
ton and think that a Republican victory
VIII assure a continuance OF the present
good times.
The logging camps at Stanwood are in
nun operation and many OF them are work
ing their men overtime"
Mr.. and Mrs. John Curtin and daughter,
or Helena, Mont. are among the guests
OF the Brunswick hotel. He was formerly
postmaster OF Helena, and was known as
the most polite man in Montana II g
said of him that al one time he drove a
ChinamaH our Of his office by the use of
an AK. After the Chinaman had reached
the sidewalk, Mr.. Curtin. not forgetting
that he was a disciple OF Lord Chester
field. invited the Monaghan to call again."
Mr.. Curtin is on the way 10 Alaska, while
his wife and daughter Gil go 10 San Fran
cisco. where the latter will be Placed In
school.
Registered at the fremont yesterday
We're Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Miller, of Ros-
well. MINI. Mr.. Miller has been a sue
cessful farmer in the Eastern state and
had heard so much of the splendid sd-
vantages furnished in Washington for ag-
riculturai purposes that he made UP his
mind TO come West on Il visit. He said:
Il intend looking over direrent sections
OF the state with a view Of entering the
cattle raising industry. Washington Is n
great state. and | believe there are good
results awaiting those who want to work"
letter received from Skagway by Z. B.
Hussey, OF the White Pass Il Yukon rail-
road, states that when the recent fire at
Skagway started a special train WAS sent
north OF Porcupine Hill 10 bring the con-
struction gang back to town 10 prevent
the flames from reaching the powder
houses OF the company, which were IN
danger OF destruction. Tho workmen at
once cut down the brush located between
the scene of the fire and the powder houses
and then formed bucket brigade. rem
dering efYeetual service.
James u. Houghton. OF Monohon, was
in the city yesterday and registered at the
Stevens He IS connected with the mill ~
Mouohon, and said that at present the
mill was running a ful force. The de-
mand for lumber he said. is very brisk.
and we have al We can do. We have not
been troubled very much with forest fires
this wear Several small fires along the
railroad track have proven bothersome.
but have done no special damage"
Mr.. and Mrs. William Harmed are two
cyclists who are registered at the fremont,
after a trip from Portland to Seattle. They
report the roads as being in very good
condition, especially between Portland and
Tacoma. bu; between Tacoma and this
city the roads were very sandy. The
weather has been delightful" said Mr..
Harmed yesterday. land Just the Kind FOR
a cycle trip. We viii visit friends In this
city and return by the railroad"
Among the guests Of the Hotel Dier
Yesterday was ". F. Belmont 4 we'll
known raucher OF Oak Harbor. Iii an In
terview Mr.. Belmont said
I'VE are well satisfied with the crops
this year and expect that We Will have
lots Of money the coming season old debts
are being liquidatcd and In fact everything
promises for a satisfactory future"
Assistant Postmaster ". J. colkett re-
turned yesterday from visit 30 lives
AZ Colfpevil!e He states that the farmers
OF the Coupevilie district are jub.lant over
the outlook for rich crops. and II is ex-
pected that the yield o. wheat VIII aver
age from forty to sixty bushels 10 the
acre It Is expected. he says, that 100 tons
Of prunes viii be gathered from this To-
cailty alone.
George w TIbbetts. OF Issaquah. de-
partment commander Of the @. A. X, for
Washington and Alaska. Is registered at
the Di!ler hotel. The q. \. K, VIII short
" sent a representative 20 Alaska 10 or
ganize posts at Juneau and Skagway, ana
II necessary at Dawson.
G r. Garrett, Of Helena, Mont. ex-
treasurer OF Lewis and Clarke county. Il At
the Brunswick hotel He - well known
among the Montana people now In Sc
attic. and viii leave soon for Dawson WIZ
large amount of supplies. which no IN
tends 70 sell there.
- Y Stineon, OF Humboldt county, Cali
fcrnia. arrived from s.. Michael yesterday.
While In the klondike he sold bench
claim opposite No on Eldorado Tor sle,-
40 He will remain In California for
month and then return 70 Alaska He will
outa; IN Seattle.
z. l.. Clarity. one az the largest whole
sale cigar merchants Of Chicago, IS 9, the
Hotel Seattle. lie believes That Seattle Is
one % the most thriving cities ne ever Wig
led. and is wei satisfied with TIE business
hs has transacted since MS arrival
John NcNaster. q shing!e mlll operator
ara Iosger u Clear Lake. 10 ~ the Hotel
~o~tnerr He atates taat The sh.n<.e nils
ana logging camps are in full operation