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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-25
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-Na.n I leave Seattle. about May :, !
saall take along If9 tons OF provisions for
The Alaska Transportation. Trading and
Mluins Company. or wtich am president,
between thirty and forty men ana about
fifteen a0fnen. These men will be- used
ii. cutting timber aud erecting buildings
az Dawson ctr company viii Aay. TO
erect "a bank building among Others. anu
fhe men Will be- kept busy. as il Is our
intention 10 branch oigt IL ala directions
possible intend 10 ase some OF these
wofasH, or yea may cali them girls. ~ YOU
want TO. SIS ray dance hall. whii.. the Others
viii attend to the aouSework
We VITA 70 10 Skak way fsorfs Seattle
GO over tae Win. pass and hen the. foof
~ Lake LsbaFRe Is reached the men am
taking along vii build t,arg.x and a..t
dg~n $40 iawssl about JUue l."
Sm iftwAtsf' 5iil then asked 10 h. ex
cuse9 from telling anything further. "a
H# wanted 20 pax on another new suit al
ricth~s and DlinGie jn society for sv tas;~
ste added. as a parting shot thai uh.F, he
cane 9oNn from Dawson TO Seattle az, 49,
next trip Sc 8 ossld n4ve claims guaranteed
- 1e worth ss.s*"gS, ard that they ys.s,ia
BE- placed ou ghe market ssy : svns9fr.sts
i,s@ pfoEsa3t4Fs ~ which re- declined e.
make known at the present time
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-25
Bili'~ Family Troubles.

II snail, bging back with me my wFe's
sister. Gussie Ia More. and will leave my
wife behind G;ussie wants TO come with
me. and Of course / shall haye 10 take her,
rs she is The only girl love. and my Wife
you know. Is willing that I shah obtain a
divorce will marry Gussie after the di-
VuFce IL granted. as ] don't want 30 be ar
rested for bigamy by getting married be-
fore that tims. 1 forgot to say To YOU ina;
While in san Francisco I shall perfect ar
engagements 10 establish 81 Wells r lso
bank al Dawson. ana IL Will be a branch
% the bank OF the same name In San
Francisco. IL i now our intention 10 take
Henry WadswoTth. pressdeu, Of the San
Francisco bank. along 10 run the business
aud / think he can ~ Induced 10 GO TIE
object Of the bank viii ne TO give drafts
ca si7e oatsids bank IN san Francisco for
-liins os rl.'3-y IN exchange for gold
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-25

George r. Nicholson has been appointed
general traffic manager OF the s ata Fe
ID succeed W f. iiite, deceased
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-25

Tie name of William c. Gates appeared
night. but as "a matter OF fact the man
who wrote it is 40 other than swift
water Bi,r' who enjoys the reputation of
being ''the fastest man" In Alaska.
saltwater Bill now wears another new
silk hat. which he had ironed shortly
after he arrived in the city, and the
creases IN his trousers last night indicated
that they had just come from his taller.
Gates handed TO a Observation-Disclosures re-
peTte. who interviewed him shortly after
his arrival In tire city las, night a finely
steel-ensrayed business card, on which
appeared the name of Mr.. William c.
Gates. saltwater Bii' is just as swift,
his friends say. as when he started from
Seattle for New York. He declares that
he left Wall street with more money
than he had when he Wen. there.
Gates was more laxative than ever
last night, and when he took he re-
porter 10 his room he remarked thai in
case of fire he would be obliged to make
a rope out of the sheets on his bed and
drop to The sidewalk below, AZ there was
no fire escape handy and he wouldn't show
he NiNte feitne9 Dy asking the land
lord TO give him another room. IL is the
.ntentfon Of Gates TO leave Seattle for
San Francisco This morning 10 transact
some business. and then return TO Seattle,
accompanied by his wife's sister, Gussie
la Mere. From here they will proceed
TO Dawson. In the meantime the fastest
man in Alaska" will apply for a divorce.
and he does not anticipate any d.ffic lity
in obtaining decree prior to his depart
ilre nnx,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-25

HAVE ye,gr sewing machines cleaned
and Tenairsd at Haasoa's. 2l5 COLUMBIA.
opposite posgeffiee.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-25

NEW Hair Store. 80 yesier way.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-25
Gates Visit. New York.

When questioned by the reporter re-
garding his trip 10 the East and the plans
OF his future he said:
II went from Seattle 10 New York after
n steamboat. and I got one. called the
Santut. which is row on the way around
the Horn 20 San Francisco. Just as soon
Rs the boat reaches San Francisco 1t Will
be- start. for Alaska. and IL there Is
plenty CT time a trip will be made to
Skagway before the vessel is SEM 20 ST.
Michael IL course 1 didn't spend all of
my time IN transaciing business while in
the East. but, on the other hand l took
particular pains to have some sport AID
| am telling YOU no lie when l say that
l put five Wall street brokers 10 he'd IN
one night Some AZ the brokers who rep
resent syndicates wanted TO buy my
claims. but they were too cheap in their
figures as ! vas advised by wire from
San Francisco that Kiondike property was
bringing higher prices In Dawson than
In New York
''The only Eastern company In which
am interested is 4 steamship company.
and the boat will be at San Francisco just
soon Is il comes around the Horn.
When I was in New Yors- a1f Rc-.
there was a iuIl In the Klondike excite
meft. caused by all OF the talk about war
with Spain. but from what was given TO
understand by people who should under
stand me situation. l don't believe there
viii ever be g shot fred. OF course,
dent know anything about the Intentions
of President Mckinley. but I am willing
10 bet a Little money that there won't be
any war with Spain.
VI forget 20 tell you that while in New
York I called at the stock exchange aud
Was welcome visitor 10 the pit where
men who should have better sense throw
their hats in the air pull each others hair.
and In the excitement nearly lose all of
their clothes 1 was invited 10 take
flyer or Two buf there wasn't enough
money In THAI kind of game Kondike
gold is good enough for me. ! then went
10 Chicago and st. Paul. and from there
] went 20 my Old home In Spokane. where
/ visited for "A few days. | am now back
TO Seattle. and after my trip 10 San Fran
cisco ! shall return and start for Dawson,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-13

TO make arrangements for the distribu-
ton Of the relief supplies. The distri-
button will probably be made through the
Governor at Matanzas, aided by the
American Consul. Hundreds OF heart
rending appeals have been received from
the suffering reconcentradoes since the
news of the coming of the relief has
been made know. The custom-house
officials at Matanzas have been ordered
to examine all relitf supplies landed
from American boats. This order was
issued because of the attempt to SNUG
gle jewelry into Habana, but the as
surance is given that such examination
will be FASTENED, causing little delay in
the distribution of the supplies.
Some of the sailors of the Fern brought
to the dock a portion Of their own food,
and while awaiting the arrival Of their
captain Ted number of gaunt women
and children.
The American boats have brought
quinine, flour, cornmeal, corn, meat, and
clothing.
A report, though it has not been veri-
fed, is to the effect that the stores sent
TO MatanZa3 by the Red-Cross Society
ten days ago are still in the railroad
warehouse, and none have been distri-
buted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-13
TO HAVE A TELEPHONE.
The Chase City Council Makes Con-
cessions to a Company.

CHASE CITY, VA, March 2-(Spe-
cial)-Every available place was filled
last night at the Southside Academy to
enjoy the free intermediate concert given
by the young ladies OF the institution.
The audience was the largest ever in at
tendance on such occasion. The pro-
promme was well selected, and the per-
Torrance rapturously applauded-
At a meeting of our Town Council this
" eek permission was granted Mr.. w. II.
L. helms 10 establish a telephone-llne
within the corporation and exemption for
five years from any local taxation. The
line will also extend to the institutions
and manufactures outside OF the town.
A plan is also in progress to extend 1t TO
Boydton, the county seat. The Council
also selected Mr.. c. Il. Geoghebun as
Chief of the Fire Department, to organ
iZe a company and take charge or the nre
engine. Since the town purchased an en-
CINE the insurance companies have low
ever their rates.
The last report of the banks OF this
county to the Auditor OF Public Ac-
counts shows a good financial CONDITION
and an increase in business and re-
sources. A comparison Of the reports Oh
the Bank of Chase City on February Is,
1894. and on same date this year show
that in four years that bank not more
than doubled its business and resources.
Rev. w. Il. Hurt, OF Manchester, Va,
has accepted the call OF New Hope ana
two other Baptist churches in Meek
lenburg.
Rev. Mr. Gum has been called TO the
rectorship Of Episcopal churches here and
at Boydton, but has not slgnifed his ac-
ceptance. He was here this week.
Mr.. S. NJ. Coon, a lawyer OF Osweso,
N. Y, arrived here yesterday to sojourn
for some time at the Mineral Hotel, IN
quest OF recreation and health.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-13

spondent without reservation, except as
TO the name and rank of the giyer.
The expert further believes that the de-
stroyIng mine was made up OF four tor
pedoes Of thirty-six pounds each of wet
and dry guncotton, or lA pounds in all.
This amount would have been ample to
blow the entire forward part of the
Maine clear over the starboard, as I'M
uoubtedly was done.
In the judgment of the correspondent,
the United states court of inquiry is fully
aware OF the views which the Spanish
court Will promulgate, and has also made
a careful investigation on the same lines,
so as to be able either to refute or con-
nrm the Spanish statements.
ALLEGED CALL FOR REPORT.
! A story is current here, but is not con-
| frmed, that Captain Sampson has been
advised from Washington that Presi-
J dent Mckinley Is ready at any time 10
| receive the courts report, and that Cap
| tain Sampson replied by sending long
cipher cablegram to the Secretary OF the
| Navy.
Captain Sampson is not looking we'll
and a good deal of anxiety is felt lest
| he is seriously i'll. The doctor on the
| Montgomery, however, thinks such fears
are groundless, while others, who should
know, do not entertain them.
careful watch is kept on board and
about the cruiser Montgomery, put the
officers Of that vessel say that no such
nervous vigilance is shown as is display
ed nv the Vizcaya and the Almirante
Oouendo. both of which are moored near
by. The Spanish ships at night con-
stantly have patrol boats out. which ire
ouentlv stop harbor boats coming within
the lines of the Dickets.
Senior Sagasta, the Spanish Premier,
has written letter to an intimate trlend,
which was read at a meeting OF Con-
seryatiyes here last Thursday. In this
letter the Premier says that the disarni-
ing Of the volunteers had been deter
mined upon. but that the publication or
the intention TO disarm was premature.
THE PHILIPPINE REVoLTS.
The news OF the recurrence of the revo-
luton in the Philippine Islands was re-
ceived here by the Spanish residents with
great disgust, and with corresponding
satisfaction by the insurgent sympa-
thizers.
The General Government is using strong
efforts to induce Conservative Cubans 10
! take mart in the coming election, as the
| impression might get abroad that the
/ Conservatives prefer independence or the
/ annexation OF the island to the United
| States TO autonomy.
| Miss Clara Barton's presence Is anxi-
] ously awaited at Colon, Matanzas pro-
/ vince, where hundreds are starving.
! A rumor Is In circulation that the forces
/ OF General Gomez have made raid in
! Matanzas province. This rumor, however,
is not verified, and probably arose from
the fact that a commission from General
| Gomez 10 the other insurgent leaders
passed through Bemma, Matanzas pro-
vince, recently.
J The Autonomists have named two COL
/ ored university students for posts in the
general post-office at Habana.
The proper commissions have been ap-
pointed in Matanzas, subject to the APP
prevail of Miss Barton, to receive and
distribute the supplies brought by the
! Fern.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-13
NO DAMAGE TO MONTGOMERY.
Report to This Effect Positively
Denied-C0urt Does Little.

HABANA, March 12.--In an interview
had by the correspondent Of the Associ-
ated Press with Commander Converse, of
the cruiser Montgomery, regarding the
report circulating in the United States
that the cruiser had been injured. that Of
ficer dictated the following;
1.-The report is absolutely false. No
damage of any kind, TO the hull or the
rachiI cry, has been done to the Mont
gomerv during the nine months she has
been under my command.
would II not be well for sensation
mongers TO give some thought 10 the feel
ings of the wives and other relatives OF
the officers ana crew at home. before
causing deep alarm by such baseless
storiesT'
There is general indignation here over
the story.
The correspondent was also requested
TO deny the following rumors that were
sent from here:
First. that Captain sigsbee is indis-
posed, and second, that Consul General
Lee and DR.. Drummer. the United States
Sanitary Physician. are on bad terms.
Both stories are declared on the author
ity OF the men named In them. to be
without color Of truth.
Captain Sampson seems to be all right
again.
The court of inquiry did little work to-
day. The members examined two divers,
went over drawings, plans, and photo
graphs in the cabin Of the Mangrove. and
read over the stenographers copy of
some PAS; testimony.
The water was very rough, making the
work Of the divers difficult.
The wrecking tug is anchored cable
length from the port side of the Maine,
sending down divers. 1t Is hard to see
any marked advance in the work OF the
wreckers.
SUPPLIES AT MATANZAs.
The Fern, with thirty-fve tons Of
American provisions from Key West ar
rived at Matanzas this morning. The
Bergen, from New York, with fifteen
tens. also arrived.
Senator Gallinger. Congressman Cum
minss. Congressman Smith, and Senator
Thurston. with the officials OF the Red
Cross Society. went to MatAnxas to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-13
WAR IS PROBABLE.
50 Thinks German Press With Reference
to Our Trouble.
SPANISH NOTE TO POWERS.
Complaint by Implication Of American
Support Of CubanS.
PREDICTIONS AS TO SPAIN.
Several Papers Say That I'm the
Event of HostiIities She VIII Dis
appear from Map-spanish Pur-
chase of ships and Munitions.

Special Berlin Gable Letter; Copyrighted
by the Associated Press, 1881
BERLIN. March 12.--The German press
this week has given utterancs to the
unanimous conviction that war between
the United States and Spain Is probable,
although il is believed here that the lat
ter country will do everything to avoid IT,
In diplomatic circles, It is said that
Spain, during the past week, sent a cir
cular note to the cabinets Of Europe 10
the effect that the Spanish Government
hoped the revolution In Cuba would be
completely suppressed by April LIST. adding
that IL foreign influences had not
stimulated the insurgents, and supported
them with arms. men, money. and am
munition, there would at the present mo-
ment be no insurgents left. SO far as
this correspondent has been able to as
certain, the documents has not ELECTED
any replies,
The opinion that the United States Is
not honestly attempting to preserve
peace, and keep the war party in control
Is widely disseminated in Germany, AMI
finds ready credence. not only in the
newspapers, but in official and diplomatic
circles.
Several papers predict that IN the event
Of hostiIities Spain will disappear from
the map OF European Powers aiter
fierce war of piracy" both countries
being non-signatories OF the anu-prlNh-
teer convention OF Paris.
II IS well known In diplomatic circles
that Senior Sandoval, the Spanish military
agent in Germany, Austria, and Seandl-
neyia. who returned TO Berlin on we'd
nesday evening from a trip. after having
made the conditional purchase OF seyefal
coasting steamers at Fiume and TWO az
Pola, with other Spanish representative
has been purchasing outright or con-
ditionally munitions and vessels for use
against American trade. senior sahdoNal'
In addition to the purchases referred TO-
which are intended for the priVateer ser
vice. has placed large orders with the
Krupp Gun Company during the last SIX
weeks. and has also appointed a SUD
agent at Trieste to see what he can PICK
UP. ,..,,... -,
During the course ri ar interview on
Thursday, Colonel Reinlein de Sequera,
the Spanish military attache mere sala
he was confident the MISUNDERSTANDING
would disappear, adding: 1T might now
over be well for Americans to know
that Spain is not defenceless, and that 1t
will cost much blood and more money "
conquer or defeat US
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-13
ALLEGED REPORT FROM COURT.
Maine Destroyed by Government
Mine Deliberately Exploded,

NEW YORK. March 12.--The Army and
Navy Register. in its issue Of to-day,
says:
1.-THE Register is In possession OF IN
formation, the correctness of which ii
has no reason TO question, that certain
evidence gathered by the court of inquiry
at Habana has come in a semi-ofhcial
form to the President from two promi-
nent members of the board. The infor-
nation has been in the hands Of the
President since Sunday. and has been
the occasion of the unusual activity Gu
ring the present week.
1.-The information is that the Maine was
destroyed by a government submarine
mine planted in Habana harbor and de-
liberately exploded. More than this, IL
appears the Maine was purposely moored
In the vicinity of the mine, and that the
explosion occurred at the moment when
the snip had been opportunely carried by
wind and tide directly over the mine.
These facts have been limited at and writ
ten about In dispatches from Habana,
Madrid, and Washington, and among the
varied statements made the actual con-
ditions have been touched upon, but no.
thing authoritative has been permitted
to escape from the court. That body Is
understood to have completed its work,
but nothing is likely to be officially pro-
mulgated in regard TO it's finds for q week
or more. There is obvious reason Tor
such action. the object of when cannot
be defeated by independent newspaper
statements.
There can be but one outcome Of such
a report, and preparations for the inevi-
table results are being Vigorously prose-
cuted. The work Of preparation related
elsewhere shows that the government at
Washington appreciates the situation,
and will be ready to meet wha- has now
come to be an emergency"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-13

within the hull. do like transfer Of
power many times greater, and great
guzzling pumps, with a drawing greed OF
hundreds upon hundreds of gallons min
Ute keep the compartments and the divi-
sions OF the inner bottom free Of water
a weary, wearing service that once fell
to the crew.
A MAZE OF MECHANISMS.
The modern ship is one great maze Of
mechanisms. which the mere pressure
of tiny button may stop or start, and
from the guiding power in the nrmored-
fighting station to the nerve terminals at
the guns, by the engines, or in The maya
zines, a moments delayed response may
mako or mar the glory of the lag she
bears. With 1,210 tons of coal on board,
and at a cruising speed OF ten knots an
hour the vessels will be able TO cover
5000 knots, while at the rate or IL Knots
an hour, they can easily cover $500 I'm
der a press 500 more tons of coal can be
carried, yielding a corresponding wider
range of action.
The "Kearsarge" will be christened by
Mrs. Winslow, the wife of Lieutenant
Commander Winslow, the son OF the en-
GER commanding the old "Kearsarge" In
her memorable fight.
The Kentucky will be christened by
Miss Bradley, the daughter of the Cover
nor of the State OF Kentucky. Old ealts
shake their heads ominously, md say
that tradition will bear them out In say
ing these vessels will be unlucay-the
"Kearsarge" because christened by
married woman, and the Kentucky be-
cause she Is to be christened with water;
but some of the most successful OF the
worlds lighting craft have been spon-
sored by married women, while tho
Hartford" was baptized only with
water. and that in three kinds-spring
water river water, and best of all, sea
water,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-13
AGAINST CONGRESSMAN YOUNG.
Republican Committeeman Agree 10
Recommend That He lie Unseated.

WASHINGTON, March 12.-House Com
mittee on Elections, No. 3. by a party
vote, to-day decided to report in favor
OF unseating William A. Young, repre-
senting the Second Virginia District, and
seating in his stead DR.. X. A. Wise. the
Republican contestant.
Mr.. Young had 24S9 plurality on the
face of the returns. Frauds were gene
rally alleged throughout the district, and
especially in Norfolk. 1t is claimed that
most of the election officers were Demo-
Gratis, and that in many precincts the
votes OF the llliterate were not counted
1t is also charged that colored voters
were prevented from voting in many pre-
cincts, not by force but by keeping them
at the rear Of the lines until after the
polls had clos ed. The returns from
twenty-five precincts were thrown out.
The Democratic members Of the COM
mittee will sign a minority report In favor
Of dr. Young's title TO the seat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-13
FATAL BRAwL IN LOUISIANA.
One Man Dead and the Other NOR
tally wounded.

NEW ORLEANS. LA. March IA
speclal TO the Picayune, from Hammond
La. saws: 'In brawI near TiekfaW' IN
Tangipahoa parish, to-day, Jim Hoover
met his death and Frank Chandler was
mortally wounded. Several shots were
fired. when Hoover fell TO the ground
with a bullet between his right sapuluer
and breast. According TO statements,
Chandler then opened fire on the crowd
which had congregated about the scene.
After firing one shot he fell 10 the ground
with a mortal wound in the foreneaa'
fred by some one in the crowd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-13

30 Bad Feeling Between General Lee
and HeaIth-ofiicer Drunner--Cap-
of supplies for Reconcentradoes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-13

JACKSONVILLE. FLA, March ia
special to the Times-Union and Citizen
from Tampa says that large quantity
or munitions of war arrived there last
night. and will be transported 70 tho Dry
Tortugas by the Marblehead.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-13
nrifish Shin Ashore.

MOBILE, ALA, March n-The Britlsn
shin Corsair. from Ship Island, MISS. 70
Belfast. with a timber cargo. Is ashore
on Horn Island, Misc, and VIII pIoV So q
Zeal loss she is a 300-ton vessel $40
clmb master, and went ashore last nish'
in the fog. No particulars
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-13
II. X. BRUCE CRITICALLY E,I.

WASHINGTON. March l2--Blanche X.
Bruce. Register OF the Treasury. and ex-
senator from Mississippi. Is seriously H.
II was feared during the day that he
could not survive. but tonight his physi-
clan held out some hope for his recovery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-13
Probably a Torpedo Of Sort Maine
Of1cer Helped 10 Invent.
HIGHT HAVE BEEN PLACED By BOAT.
Probably Struck by ship as She SHlDS,
and Thus EXPLODED.
ALLEGED REPORT FROM NAVAL COURT
Information That Destruction Of Vessel
Was 0ffCiaI and Deliberate.

NO DAMAGE TO THE MONTGOMERY