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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1899-05-20

AL " cheerful saaud of hammer
H. wa - = heard in town, despite
n,,,. " times, and though the i'm,
a.. sasl''' are Of minor impor.
'ave, They count.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-18
VICTORIA SAILS NEXT WEEK.
Transport tn Garry 40 Animals and
800 Tons Freight For Manila.

Barring delay in the arrival OF her
cargo az animals from the East, the trans
port Victoria VIII sail from Seattle for
Manila not later that Wednesday Novem-
Der .. She may Get away Tuesday. Mo-
vemsef Il Nearly -, animals are expect
paints. while A shipmen; OF loo mules liz
due from San Francisco al any time
The transports cargo OF live stock will
be mixed There Will be horses and mules
Eighty-sive large draft horses have been
sent frem -. Asaphl near Washington L.
G, sixty-iiec animals have been shipped
from Camp Meade. and from Fort Thomas
Will come sixty mules belonging 10 the
quartermaster's department. The Victoria
VIII have 6itos sfhsr 4iH animals She Will
carry about 80 tons az hay and grain
QuarsermaStsr Robinson was directed
yesterday 5v wir. from Washington 10
purchase a number II articles needed 10
Guide hiseksrniihing tools and oulstss. axle
grease. rope and variety of articles need
ed In au army pack ard wagon tram
As far as IL now known. the Victoria ss
the last OF the transports to be sent fro n
Seattle 10 Manila, At least for some time
To GENE. Capt. Robinson said yesterday
that he knew Of no other ships that had
mule and horse camp On Second avenue
north Will probably be dssmantiea as soon
the Victoria sails
Shipments CT hay and grain and other
supplies for she Philippines are rot plan
ned cy the auartersraster's department. for
the immediate future. II - said that The
cavalry horses fn the Philippines hava
learned 90 eat the rice and rice straw
grown IN the islands and 40 well on II
capt, Robinson said yesterday that h..
Knew OF nc impending orders for hGs and
grain to be shipped 10 Manila
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-18
LOOKING FOR SHEEP LANDS.
Montann Wool Grower IL Delighte ed
with Washtneton

Thomas II. Bernard. a Stanford, Mont.
sheep raiser. fs in the city. He has JUS,
returned from tour OF Whatcom, Sno-
homish and Sksgit counties, and SAYS that
during hts weeks stay IN these districts he
has seen the most fertile soil he has ever
found in any part OF the West This IA
truly a great agricultural country on Puget
sound" he said last night, ''and at the
rate II IL being taken Up there will coon
be no land .ef'.
Montana sheep men are now confronted
By a serious problem. The grass on the
pra.r.es Is becoming shorter and shorter
every year. due 10 a great extent 10 the
increase In the sheep and cattle industries
within the paft three years There is no
state In the Union that raises more stock
than does Montana The present stock Ia
three times az large in the northern par,
Of the state az II was three years ago.
but the grass gcob.ern In no. alone n
most serious enc. The winters seem 10 ba
growing harder and harder each year In
estimated loss from cold weather was hon,
per cent so far this wear the losS Sc
greater thar ever before a. this period ara
II many more storms occur equal in vfc
ies9ce 10 those 81 TIRE past month. sheen ara
stock men will be ruined sheen men .a
far have suffered the most
For these reasons woo. growers or
should say. many OF them IN Montana are
locking for green pastures In warmer cf{r-
atsxs There II TO other state wherein fna
essentials are 50 f6rcthiv Presented "a ~
Washington. ] Intend visiting the easter,
part OF the state before returning norna
ard II psRibie VIII try "a engage IN .ha
sheep industry IN ;hss STATE"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-18

the purchase to the Penn Mining Company.
Now, comparatively few persons In the
state are familiar with the operations OF
this corporation or enjoy the acquaintance
OF its plucky members. For i've years they
have been boring and burrowing At the
very heart OF the forhidding Cascades.
working on a stupendous scale without
making as much noise as might cause the
sensation OF an echo. although they have
expended hundreds Of thousands Of dollars.
The company Is said to be formed OF
Pennsylvania millionaires. They own and
are systematically developing what are
known as the Goat Lake mines. north Of
the Monte Cristo basin. on the Skagit
watershed. From all accounts, they are
mining on a luxurious as well as scien-
ticfic plan. The last shipment of supplies
they made Is said to have consisted Of
forty tons OF food and mining supplies. It
is plain that their interests would be con-
served by a purchase that would restore
and keep alive the Everett & Monte Cristo
railroad. reopen the Monte Cristo mines
and revive the moribund camp OF Silver
ton. which has suffered greatly the past
season from lack Of railroad transportation.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-18
EASTERN CAPITALIST HERE.
J. w. Haley, Of Cincinnati, Decides
to Locate and Invest In Seattle.

]. w. Haley. a capitalist of Cincinnati,
Ohio. is the latest addition to the substan-
tial business circles of Seattle. He arrived
from the East yesterday and Is for the
present guest OF the Seattle. As soon as
he can secure q home he will move his
family here. 1t Is his intention to engage
In business in Seattle. and for this purpose
he will associate himself with Col. James
G. Givens- He brings with him plans for
four modern dwelling houses which ne pro-
poses to erect here.
We hear great deal about Seattle In
the East" he said last night. and heard
SO much that decided to come out here
and take look at II. have travelled all
over the country and always had my eyes
open for livelier city than Cincinnati, but
! never found II until reached Seattle
Its prospects l have found are even better,
both for the present and future than we
had any idea OF In the East. spent Some
time here locking over the held ana have
decided to locate here. will invest rood
deal OF my own money and much iaof1 1ct
other people. 1t Is my intention TO huljd
a number of houses which are 70. badly
needed here on account uf the continually
increasing population.
There is no city IN the tinted States
today that has brighter prospects Tor the
future than has Seattle and much Eastern
capital Is coming In this direction
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-18
LOCAL SHIPPING GROWING.


Local shipping firms handling the small
steamer business between Seattle and other
points around Puget sound say that the
traffic is heavier than 1t has ever been at
this time OF year. and that all this year
a steady and heavy increase has been 60
Ing on. This is caused mostly by the
large number of new settlers who have
established themselves on the western side
OF the Sound and are engaging in farming.
The construction OF the Port Angeles East
ern railway has done much to attract peo-
pie to that part OF the state. and II Is
being rapidly built up.
The same condition is noticed on this side
Of the Sound. all the small and heretofore
unimporiant ports being made centers Of
more thickiy-populated areas. All this
makes business for the steamers plying
between them and Seattle. II is therefore
hoped that the months OF late winter will
not be 20 dull az usual next year. January.
February and far into March of each
year II noted as being the hardest time Of
the year in steamboatinF. The people have
before then secured all their supplies TO
last nntil spring. and building Y almost
~ standstiii In sorne places. But with
believed that. far from losing money IT is
believed that far from losing money dur
Ing that time. as II usually the case the
steamers will earn little profit
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-18

H w. Schmidt, an Anacortes druggist.
who was run over by a switch engine on
the water front two weeks ago last sun
day. died yesterday I'm Providence hospital.
aged g. years.
Schmidt was leading cow down to the
wharf for the purpose of taking her to
Anacortes when the accident occurred.
The cow attempted to jerk away from him,
and in 50 doing pulled him under q passing
engine. He sustained Internal injuries
Schmidt was an unmarried man. lie has
a brother who is connected with Ger
man hank In San Francisco. This brother
arrived In the city yesterday shortly before
the death of Mr.. Schmidt The body will
be shipped 10 San Francisco for inter-
ment
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-18
slate Creek Mining Troubles.

William II. Spaight commenced suit
against the Mountain Goat Mining Com
pany yesterday in the superior court TO
recover $4l4 back wages. He claims that
he worked for the company at the mine.
on Slate creek, Whatcom county from
May l. lsas, to May l. 1899. and tina, dur
ing that time he received only $40, al
though he was promised $45 a month. He
asks fer Judgment against the company
for Ai4
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-18

MRS. Frank ". Papker's Exeiting
Struggle In the Dark.
Mrs. Frank ". Parker had an exciting
struggle with a burglar late last night In
her residence at the corner OF Harvard
avenue and Republican street Just as she
was retiring she heard a noise down stairs.
and going down to investigate she ran
plump into the form OF q man. who was
attempting TO make a hasty exit
Quick to act. Mrs. Parker seized the
burglar. and threw him 10 the floor. at the
same time screaming Justify for help. Mr..
Parker. who was In bed. came rushing
down stairs. but in the meantime the burg
lar succeeded in escaping from Mrs. Par
ker's grasp. He made his escape from the
house through a window.
A meager report OF tho burglary was
made to police headquarters last night. At
was stated that the burglar succeeded In
stealing small amount OF jewelry.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-18

was . Retired Real Estate Man and
Capitalist.

John Maltby, a retired real estate man
and capitalist, died yesterday afternoon at
his residence. Twenty fifth avenue south
and King street, OF heart failure. Deceased
was seventy-four years of age.
Mr.. Maltby came to Seattle from Eastern
Canada nine years ago. During the early
years of his manhood he was an under
taker but he has never followed that cali
ing In this city. His time has been de-
voted OF late years to managing consider
able property which he had accumulated
here.
Mr.. Maltby's wife died In Seattle about
a year ago. He leaves seven children, two
sons being In Dawson, two daughters in
this city and the other children in Canada.
Deceased was one Of the organizers of and
an active member Of st. Clements Epss-
copal church.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-18
THE MERCHANTS, EXCHANGE.


AT meeting OF prominent merchants.
shipping and business men yesterday the
Seattle Merchants Exchange was organ
lied by the election OF officers and a man
ager. The new organization Is q corpora
ton and will be conducted on lines similar
to the San Francisco Merchants Exchange.
Information will be furnished 10 merchants,
mariners. commission and shipping men.
The officers are:
President James g. Goldsmith: vice
president John r. LIBBY; secretary, Clark
Nettieton, and treasurer James u. Hoge,
f. A T. washhurn. formerly Of the West
ern Union, was elected manager The ex-
change viii have an office on James street,
between First and Second avenues.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-18
GIVEN TEN DAYS TO DECIDE.
Motion for New Trial in Case OF
Hughes W. Dexter Horton 4 Co.

The application of Dexter Horton & CO.
for new trial in the case where e. c.
hughes recently sued the company for a
large attorneys fee and won his case, was
heard yesterday afternoon by Judge Ben.
son In the SUPERIOR court.
The decision was to the effect that II
Mr.. Hughes would remit ali claims in ex-
cess OF 5000 the motion would stand over
ruled. Ten days are allowed Mr. Hughes
in which TO decide. If refusal IL made
10 stand by this order, then the motion
for a new trial will be granted.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-18
CITY HALL NOTES.

The hoard Il public works viii hold its regular
weekly meeting as 10 clock this morning.
The city Is advertising fer horses for the Ere de-
psrmant- Heavy. young and sound horses are
required
Dir George NJ Nevisnds Yesterday appointed
msmbsr Il the board Of health. TO act during the
absence Of DIR Voting
The civil service commission viii shortly held ex-
sinstions fer registration eirrkx in anticipation OF
the srfing registration of voters.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-18
ALPHA's OFFICERS pnAI.rr
Charlie Gay Tells of Their Wort
when ship Wa in n>.~.x

Charlie Gay. brother az United s.a.n.
AEkffs Asforr"y say. wAs Ca heard
sAe stsa EIssr Alpha. when size went on sce
rocks recently. In letter "a his hrsss h@r
be says During ali the s.rne the steamer
~xs pSanasnx and humping she csd nof
rive wsre ca tas reeks sixteen eSrra,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-18

4 LII sorts OF speculation was INDUCED
~ in respecting the mystery and mo-
tives underlying this transaction. 1t
was thought to indicate the retirement of
Mr.. Rockefeller from Snohomish county.
and the playing of another trump trick by
President Hill. OF the Great Northern. in
the railroad game Great Northern engf-
neers are now scouting the north fork OF
the Skykomish. presumably to find q grade
UP one of its forks TO a point in the Monte
Cris.o divide. where tunneling would be
feasible, and Ii was reasoned that the pur-
chase OF the Rockefeller mines and smelt-
er by German syndicate. supposedly COM
posed OF Great Northern bondholders,
meant the eventual elimination OF the Ey-
erett & Monte Cristo railroad as a trans
portation factor in the state.
In further support OF this theory II was
related by an Everett man, who said he had
read the accepted option. but desired. for
personal reasons. that his name be not pub
lished. that the vendors agreed to repair
and run the road for the convenience of the
mine and smelter at the maximum tom
mage rate specified. 'even IL another rail-
road were built to the camp"
The character of the informant admits
Of no doubt as to the truthfuiness Of his
statement. Unquestionably he has been
permitted to read a S.200. 900 option. as he
states. but that sale under it, with the
conditions related. has occurred could not
be ascertained last night.
An atmosphere Of improbability envelopes
the whole affair. and on the other hand tho
inactivity OF the managers of Mr.. Rookie
feller's railroad and mining affairs in Sno-
homish county since so many miles of the
road were wiped out by storm and slide
would indicate an intention to get rid OF
those interests.
An authority on the subject of the Rookie
feiier interests in the state estimates that
not less than 100000 have been poured
into the mining and milling property in
volved In the reported deal. That this prop
erty shouid be sacrificed for the sum of
81. 2Do.o COO seems Incredible. and could only
be explained by a second and subterranean
arrangement, the terms OF which would be
jealousy kept from the public by all con-
cerned.
Not the slightest verihcation OF the report
as II stands has been obtainabie either at
Everett or Seattle According to telegraphic
advices from Everett every person there
who is In a position to know the facts
had such a deal been made-says there is
no truth In the report.
Judge Thomas Burke. who is general
counsel OF the Great Northern railroad, and
keeps in closest touch with its affairs said:
Il think the report is a roorback. They
have been trying TO make sale OF the
property. know. but understand the Ger
man syndicate turned down the proposal
This syndicate Is mining concern. It's
members ere not Great Northern bond
holders that I know Of II they have
bought the mines and smelter all can say
Is have not heard OF it"
Another report, and one that adds the
spice OF romance 10 the situation. accredits
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-18
SEATTLE NOVEMBER 1s 1899
MINES IND SHELTER SOLD.
A Reported Transfer Of Monte
Cristo Property.
ALLEGED PRICE Is sl.2oo. 900.

SaiA @ Ne German syn.
Aieate-As . ConAitson 1oekefel-
Ter Agrees % Repair Everett Z
Monte Cristo RoaA-ProvideA That
Freight On Ore Shall Net Exceed
- . Ton-Deal Not Tet Verified.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-18
Merita Apprecisted at = GLANCE.

The Srnith-Prenier typewriter was recog-
pied az the recent Seattle Exposition as
ihe Ieaa'ng typewriting machine and was
awarded the gold medal. Seattle office, ia
James street
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-18

ana the steamer was almost out Of the
wafer fore and aft Too much praise can
.iui De given the captain, chief engineer
beavers NNe
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-18

OF INTEREST IT, THE TRAVELLER
The Northern fartac railway IA rerse~~
rixes as having nn sup~rte7 II 1. -.
rioaeer nne rFosu sAs fsrtac <cvtawsx-
and matasa,ns 10 higa standard 81 exe4s,r
:encs Ne advance 81 F~zAe tA&e ass ~
the ccrafest. .sx1yY sra safety Of .ras,-i
hat Il taken advantage * ~ tAe <arsA.
ern fs7tsc en- esaalg % 80 raarsss~ rae
miner from thr rnFkA H1!mx ~ hs~ Fast
err hssne 20 ssenS he Mate SO NsxA
iaE.nn resident gosng East - ss,gs RS
relatives tire seGrlss returning sruss AS
sWesiArn .rscS all find shs Serthsr- pas-tas
= eaeA1Qse f08s.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-18

IHANksGiVfNG masquerade, Thurs
day, November So Ranke hall.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-18

~ HE firms and 1ndt's1u1ts reps e5eHse1
or present at she meeting represent
an output of approximately i.2o.eo
feet per day. Consequently the increase
In the price of the product OF the camps
win mean an increase OF 500 Per day In
revenue to the loggers.
The meeting was a secret one. The firms
represented. Ii IL stated. control Is per cent.
OF the entire logging output OF the Sound
The first matter on which an agreement
was reached was to the necessity for
an increase in tho price OF logs. One log
ger put IL this way. Everything we use.
from a peavy to q piougashare. has been
Increased from 10 to 100 per cent, while
there has been little increase In the price
Of our output. Labor In higher than ever.
The Eastern lumber buyers are rejoicing In
the fac, that the product OF our mills and
forests arc laid down to them at tribe
over cost. ut best, and in many cases at
less than cost
Il was decided to enter into an ironciad
agreement, backed up by tho certified
checks of the members Of the association.
Finally 1t was unanimously voted that af-
ter November 20 the price OF logs should
be 1S.5 per thousand feet. and that the
scale would be maintained by ali members
Of the organization.
Following is "A partial list OF the firms
and corporations represented at the meet
in8s simpson Logging 20. mason county
Legging Co.. Shelton Logging Co.. Mosher
4 Mcdonald. Port Susan Logging Co. Sc
attic Logging Co. Maple Valley Logging
Co, Western Washington Logging Co.,
Healy 4 SlAcn. s,inson 4 Mcmillan. Hiatt
Bryan. knglish Mecaffrey. and Hall
Bishop.
The nfmA which arc members Of the new
erxanifaticn employ approximately 1000
men. Their waseA range from e - per day
fat ektdders TO twice that Aam Tor skiilsd
labor On the donkey engines. The IoEgers
say that they have been compelled to
raise the wages Of their employees from
swamp men up; that good labor has been
scarce. and II scarce today. and that In
order to keep men permanently in impor-
tant positions they have had to pay extra
ordinary salaries. Meanwhile. Ii Is claimed
by the ioggers. the mill men OF the state
have paid them practically the old scale.
or a trife more. one logger said yester-
day:
II made more money during the DUH
times selling logs M 81. Sd per thousand than
have made during the past year NJ s.
per thousand
The loKaess who have entered into the
new combination VIII, In all probability.
form "A permanent Organization. with Of
fees ia this city.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-18
ROBERTS FIGHT IN UTAu.
n warrant Awaits his R~turn-Evt-
d~aee of Alleged Guilt.

Collin 7, Mer.ieta. prouslnen. attorney
81 SAT- i~ssa city. - IN the city far a
lew aayz on business. In an interview AZ
the ka.aser~Gran3 Yesterday he saia thas
salt AAke Was IN a fsfoc &teY tAe Roberts
contest. Brigham HI Roberts wll! nave a
hafa rev % hes before BE ever taxes a
seat In the halls II congress" Re- SAID
"Ng are rev awaiting hss return rrgry,
the Eass and ss soon a. ~ sets his Zoo.
In the state 81 tfaa he Will t=s arrested
GA charge - hEamy Thn syttatss.s
against him, satseTns ov fSsst ,,sszsar,,t,
tee. - Conclusive Va rave hIs owu ar
aayts that Sarah S--ith Roberts Is hax law
ftH Wife Tnts wss made saur lars ago
pr. Maggie SAina Roberts "a hs< thfr,.
poly ssi:lo0s wife aGF casa nt5ksls pa>A.,rtx
s. his second. To al tsseW ~ shesA yxsx.x
children have Seea hstsE ss1 yegsstarsfs 5a
der tao name IF Eehsrgs. safhin : y,ssr
and hAh. The committee alao has sst
denee OF his naisan with a f1srfA yaarran
VIE a,se goes BY tAs nanse 81 8sNersz
TIE ore great fear is tnss kcss-reS an
fetsasia outssas 81 Utah uBt8 after rsesvs.ss
has opsssetf, Should ae a. tSls. however "a
VIA lie arrested or The warrant rhArstgs,y
hssanay even Il * must be served GA ,ha
threshold - the caps.o1 t1SF
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-18

IT uAs reported yesterday that the Monte
Cri,fo mines ana tie EVereh sraeiter
had Been sold to = German syndicate for
$500, 900. and that IS 4 condHion Of the
sale the TockefelIe, syndicate agreed to
repair and operate the Everett q Monte
C,isto Railroad. This agreement. II uas
said, contained provision that the tonnage
charge on Monte Csisfo ore should not
exceed q per ton. w. J. hucke' uDAs
supposed to hA1e promoted the deal svliile
IN Mem Xork lately.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-18
lO66ERS ADVANCE PRICES.
Mill Men Will Be Asked to Pay
$50 Per Thousand.
coMs,nAT,on IS EFFECTED.

Loggers and Fts0s aeDSeeensan0
EfxAty-Ave Per Cent. 81 1oonA
Oatput In . Pool-OFgantsoe10n
Likely % he MaAe Permanent
WITH ODees IN SeatsIe-Reasons
for Aavaneo IN the Scale.
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DRAC77CALLYAn tie zig logging con-
I Gems on Puget Sound haze formed =
combination svhich Is = sort of confnsuA-
fion of the old Puget Sound 7orbe' Asso-
citation. Tie organization Suas practically
effected At meeting held fen days ago
ia the office of the Simpson Logging Com
PAM IN tie Union bloch. As = result Of
that meeting. the !ogsers hAb< advanced
tie price Of logs from IS to $3.50 pc, thou
sand feet.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-18

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