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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-27
To Suspend High
Rates wi arch 1

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 27.
The order of suspension against
extra switching charges by west
ern railroads has been advanced
to become effective March 1, by
the interstate commerce commits
sion. The charges in question
we're complained of by the job
bers' associations of San Francis
co and Los Angeles. A suspension
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-27
WILL BE NEW CHAIRMAN

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-That
Judson C. Clements of Georgia will
be chosen chairman of the interstate
commerce commission is believed to
be virtually certain today. The COM
missioners will meet Jan. to select
successor to the chairmanship
which will be vacated at the first
of the year by Martin A. Knapp.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-27
36 Admit They
Sold Votes

WEST UNION, o., Dec. 81
Thitty-five of the most prominent
citizens OF. Manchester, o., were
arraigned before Judge Blair here
today on charges of buying votes.
The charges are an outgrowth of
the investigation into alleged cleo
ton frauds in Adams county. All
pleaded guilty and were punished
with small fines.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-27
OFFICER VIOLATES LAW He
SHOULD ENFORCE

By United Press Leased Wire.
SEATTLE, Dec. 27.-Charged
with a violation of the very law
which it is his duty to uphold and
enforce, Roy Bunstine of Renton,
a state deputy game warden, is
locked up in the city Jail charged
with the slaughter of wild ducks
out of season.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-27
Start Work On
Largest Hotel

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
NEW YORK, Dec. 27. - The
work Of demolishing old buildings
at Thirty-fourth street and Broad
way, preparatory to the erection
of the Greedy Square hotel, the
largest In the world. was begun
today.
The hotel is to have 25 stories
and viii contain 1900 sleeping
roomR
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-27
FINDS BIG PEARL
IN OYSTER

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore, Dec.
27.-A pearl as large as a big
grain of corn is an unexpected
Christmas gift that f. w. Richie.
a local barber, is rejoicing over
today. Richie found the pearl in
a plate of oyster soup served ait
his home last night. The oysters
had been shipped from the East.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-27
AV|ATOR'S WIFE TO
GET $1,000 YEARLY

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
DAYTON, o., Dec. 27.-An an
nuity of $1,000 for Ralph john
stones widow was settled today by
the Wright brothers, for whom the
aviator was working when he met
death in Denver a few weeks ago.
Johnstone is said to have been
very popular with his employers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-27
AETNA IN
ERUPTION

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
PARIS, Dec. 27.-A dispatch
received from Naples today says
that Mount Aetna is in eruption.
Although no details are given i'm
the brief message, the eruption is
said to be the worst that has oc-
CURED in years.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-27

order preventing the roads from
akfng the change was issued to
becoe effective in january, but the
effectiveness of the order has been
advanced to March. The Santa Fe
railroad is fighting the order In
the courts. r.
The order was suspended pend
ing a decision by the court in the
case.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-27
Thief TOOK NOTHING BUT
SOCIALIST BOOKS

Geo. D. Davis, grocer at $500
Mckinley avenue, is mourning the
loss of some socialist books. Sat
urday night thieves broke into the
rear of his store, and after ran
sacking the place went away, leav-
ing everything but the books on
socialism.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-27
Three Killed
I'm n. r.. Wreck

(By United Press Leased Wire
FARBER, Mo-, Dec. 27.-
Three trainmen were killed and
several passengers are reported to
have been injured when a passen-
ger train on the Chicago & Alton
collided with a freight near here
today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-27
Collision Kills Five

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio. Dec. 27.-
Five persons were killed in col
lision between two freight trains
on the Baltimore & Ohio road at
Salt Greek, near here, today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-27
Mrs. Kvalshaug
Will Be Tried

Prosecuting Attorney McMur-
ray this morning definitely an
nounced his determining of retry
ling Mrs. Martina Kvalshaug,
charged with being an accom-
lplice in the murder of her hus-
band. The juries disagreed at
1.-TWO previous trials. The county
objected to re-
trial on the grounds of heavy ex-
lpense.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-27
} ssssessess 90 essssssos'
THREE BADLY H URT By HORSE.

SAN DIEGO, Cal, 27.-Nr. and Mrs. A. H. Marker
result of horseback ride taken by the boy Christmas day
turned into he after the ride Hermann
breaking his right His and suffering
father that had animal Its
fell faint The Kicked
Markers teeth broke his coarbone Mrs. Mar
help husband the frantic horse kicked
her, bruising her severely.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-27
DOYOU KNOW

That the next legislature will
have more graduates of the Uni
versity of Washington than any
previous session.
That the oldest theater building
in Seattle is the Grand opera
house.
That Tacoma saloons had
record-breaking day yesterday and
the proprietors thanked their
lucky stars they had STAYED of
that anti-treating idea until after
Christmas anyway?
That Commissioner Nick Law
son carries a $3.50 gold watch
given him by the men who worked
under him on the switchback of
the stampede tunnel in 1887, and
that that watch has never been
cleaned nor tinkered at since that
date and is a perfect timepiece
yet?
That there are 20 steamship
lines operating from this city?
That Tacoma is one of the
healthiest cities in the country,
with a death rate of only per
1000?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-27
CALIFORNIA TIMBER
SALES NET $50, 1852
(By united Press Leased wv

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
SACRAMENTO, CAL, Dec. 81
Gov. Gillett today received $60,-
752 as California's share of the
government timber sales. The
money was at once turned into the
state treasury. The amount repre-
sents 25 per cent of the gross
amount of sales in the state during
the past year.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-27
A Story of the Town

young there?" inquired
o worldly-wse friend
of him?"
honest, and"
that's the you're going to talk. It
at dinner, I'm busy reading The Times"
but a minute I started
he 8 hon"
"Yes that's Here and wanting
any and wasting know
that young poor Why
and my OF he's poor-if he's honest.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-27
16-YEAR-OLD BOY
BURGLAR SHOT BY
OFFICER; WILL DIE

SON OF RESPECTABLE PARENTS CAUGHT ROBBING STORE
CrHPANION ESCAPES-OEFICER KNOW THEY
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-27
-r BULL ETENS ~
(By United Press Leased Wire


KEY WEST Fla Dec PA 40foO launch bound from Fort
Myers Havana, sank after hitting the north
athew passengers,
captains boat
New York Herman Piker cngng
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-27

WEATHER FORECAST
Fair tonight and Wednesday;
uabf partherly winds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-27

ST PETERsBURG Dec 27--Nar between China and japan
predicted Reich, PeersIr
prediction dispatch VladivosOk,
relations between
internal questions rapidly becoming
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-27

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass Dec. 27.-Scores of
wrecked
Martha's Vineyard to
those who reached here today Eight
reported.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-27

MANILA, Dec 27-A japanese in Corregdor, the for
ficaon
ed that of the and
military his IS
cad
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-27

That the oldest theater building
in Seattle is the Grand opera
house.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-27

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-AH LaFa paint nd
Seattle will artist
here
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-27

WEST UNION, Ohio Dec 7.-Charges that votes
chased by party stolen by another before they could
dictmen growing out of the alleged election frauds Adams
had
the democratic ticket, it alleged.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1910-12-27
Good Carrier Service

II Times is not delivered promptly, kick,
and kick hard, to the Times office. You are
entitled to best service i'm the city. Demand
Ii of the circulation office.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-06-25

on the annual moonlight, Thursday
evening. The members OF the gradu
ating class were given an informal re
ception on board the boat. Dancing
and vaudeville program provided en-
tertainment for the 400 young people
their chaperones and friends.
o
The First Congregations; church
Wyandotte. will be the scene OF Il
brilliant assemblage. Saturday after
noon. when the marriage of Miss
Mabel Bishop. daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Jerome II. Bishop. of Wyandotte,
TO Albert Hatton Gilmer. of Lewiston,
Me. will he celebrated. The church
will be beautifully decorated, the
bridal party is a large one and the
guest list includes the flower of De
troit society. Mrs. Jerome III. Bishop,
Jr.. will be matron OF honor: Miss
Della Bishop. sister OF the bride, maid
of honor. and the bridesmaids, Miss
Ruby Chaplin. Chicago; Miss Caroline
Hudson. n. Y: Miss Marion Loud, Au
Sable. Mich. and Miss Helen Bercry,
Detroit. Henry Lay, Kewanee, H.,
will be best man and the following
will usher: Jerome II. Bishop, Jr.,
Charles LHommedieu. John Keys and
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-06-25
AUTO DRIVERS TO WEAR TAGS.
New Ordinance VIII Also Limit Speed
In City.

Automobile drivers will be required
TO wear tags under the new speed
ordinance being drafted by Assistant
Corporation Counsel Walter Barlow.
and which will be introduced in the
council by Aid. George Ellis. These
tags will be issued by the city with
out charge. but will not be transfer
able. No tag will be issued TO a per.
son under i6 years old
A speed limit OF Is miles an hour
will be maintained In the city. with a
i0-mile limit within the mile circle and
motorists will be obliged 10 check TO
four miles on approaching congested
places, and dangerous corners.
The draft OF the ordinance has not
been completed, but IL is expected
that IL will be ready for presentation
TO the council. Tuesday night.
Some question has arisen as 10
whether the city has power TO enact
an ordinance governing the speed OF
automobiles. when there is a state
law covering the same ground. Sew
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-06-25

Doesn't Like Discharge Of Druggists
Accused Of Selling Boys Whisky.

Attorney |. W. Jayne, OF the ,. Z.
C. c., is much perturbed by the dis
charge OF George NJ. Schultz. No. bsS
Dix-ave., and John b. Young, Toledo
and Junction-aves.. druggists. on the
charge OF selling liquor TO a minor.
and no has secured copy OF the tes-
timony In the case In contemplation
Of asking a retrial. The cases did not
60 to the jury. the druggists being dis
charged on motion OF a representative
of the prosecutors office.
\ In spite OF Attorney Jayne's mdig-
nation about the matter. Assistant
Prosecutor Jasnowski declares that
there was absolutely no evidence 10
support the testimony of Edward Sex
ton. the boy witness.
Sexton and another lad became very
drunk on whisky, and the former
swore he had obtained the liquor
from Schultz anG Young. Both OF the
druggists swore that they had not sold
him the liquor. and insinuated that
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-06-25
..-....IN Coc,rrv
==zt~/ONHii

vPatris." a play by sardous will be
given In Italian, in Schiller hall, july
81 forst the bencllt Of ahe Columbus
,>inonument fund.
Covers we're laM Tor 90 at the an
nual banquet OF st. vincent's Alumni
associasion, Thursday evening. in the
Hotel Ste. Claire The guest OF honor
w&a the Rev. j. G. uDoherty, and Miss
Nary y. Markey was ~tcestmistress.
ae&ke 40 ,---
--t $685. = ssi~t,.
Tho. Phyllis. ,WheatIey Home for
Aged colored People is planning to
hold a charity tag day in September
and has asked Mayor Breitmeyer for
permission to- use the city streets Tor
the purpose. The home is greatly In
need OF funds.
fNs mEf ---<sS--
Special honor was paid TO the
graduating class Nof 1910 by the East
ern High school Alumni association
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-06-25
the lads had been given liquor by some
saloonkeeper.
DANIEL GETS HOT RECEPTION.
Game Warden Attacked When ne
Calls To Warn Butcher.

When Deputy Game Warden Charles
Daniel went to the meat shop OF sam
Solaxnick, No. 463 Hastings-st., 10
warn him against handling understood
perch, he met with some opposition
Daniel says Sam resisted him and
when the officer tried to arrest the
merchant, Sans wife and son set upon
him.
Daniel has badly damaged thumo
as the result OF blow with a shovel
In the sons hands He hit the young
man on the arm with billy. Daniel
swore out a warrant for Solaznick, nc.
cusing him OF violating the game laws.
He says the merchant had 430 under
sized perch. Daniel declares he will
also swear out warrant for the son
charging him with assault and battery.
Business-likc Printtna. NO fuss ana
no feathers. The plain. neat kind that
looks right. Times Printing co..
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-06-25

Mrs. Sarah Yost appears as plain
tin in a suit against the Grand Trunk,
In which she sues for $500, wages los;
by her son Harry. through an acci.
dent in which he lost his hand. The
boy, then only Is, was employed as q
car checker, and was riding on a
freight train TO another part OF the
yard 10 check some cars, when col
lsion resulted in his injury. Mrs.
Yost was awarded 1912 in justice
court several months ago, but the
company appealed. Harry Yost will
bring suit against the company In the
circuit court In a few Gays for $4,000
damages for the same accident
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-06-25
A PLEASURE TRIP TO BOSTON
Mater--RaiI-Moun
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED TOiIp

A special party. members of the Ma
tional Educational association and
those who may desire TO become mem.
bers OF that association will leave De-
troit. July 1st
Printed itinerary may be had on
application to: Mr.. Frank Cody. prin.
cipal of Mcmillan school; Mr.. T.. III.
Aver. excursion agent OF the White
Star Line; Mr.. q. w Watson, c. r. A.
Grand Trunk, 124 Woodward-ave.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-06-25

eral automobile owners In the First
ward have spoken TO Aid. Owen about
II, and he referred the matter to the
corporation counsel. Friday. The opin-
ion was given that the city could re-
strict speed in certain sections. The
boulevard law gives the city power to
restrict speed I'm parks and on boule-
wards. and Corporation Counsel Hally
thinks that the city NAV enforce an
ordinance In special districts.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-06-25

Herbert Barbour. Detroit. and Edwin
Lewis. Battle Creek. A reception In
the Bishop home will follow the cere-
mony.
June roses will form the decorations
OF the residence OF DIR. and Mrs. hugo
Erichsen. No. 240 Chandler-ave., Sat.
urday evening. for the marriage oil
their daughter Miss Elsa virginia
Erichsen 10 William II. Lane, Inc
ceremony will be performed at e'SO
O'Clock by the Rev +. j. Van Antwerp,
OF Holy Rosary church. The bride
will wear bridal gown OF ivory satin
and lace with pearl trimming and
carry a shower boquet OF lilies OF the
valley and white sweet peas. Miss
Agnes Erickson will attend her sister,
and will wear a pink frock. +. Har'
man Lithicum. of Washington. ID. C.,
will be best man and Albert Dryer,
Arthur Widman. Jere F. Reno and
Harry Lane. will usher. An informal
reception will be held from until .
o'clock.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-06-25
$3.50 cleveIand and Return

Lake Shore Ry. Sunday, June 20.
Also Toledo rs cents. Sanduskv 81
Train leaves Detroit TOO a. m. also
for Toledo 2:45 p. m. Tickets to Cleye.
land good also on 900 D. m. train Sat.
urday. Particulars City ONCE, Opera
House.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-06-25

Job PrintinG done right Time.
Printing CO.. ~ John R--.f. Cal, Main
ice ~ ct,v raek
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-06-25

Ru.ines.-Iike Printing. No fuss ana
no feathers TIE plain. neat kind that
looks right Times Printing Co.. 10
John R-st. Main ll9s. or city 1855.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-12-16
SEATTLE PIONEER
CALLED BY DEATH
Mrs. deborah Wilson Came to Coast
With the Famous "Cargo of
Wives in 1866.

Seattle, Dec 10.-Mrs. deborah Will
son, 80 years old, one of the 800 women
who came around Cape Horn as the
famous cargo of wives for Seattle
settlers in 1866, died at her home
here yesterday.
The cargo of wives" was organized
by A. G. Mercer, then president of the
Washington territorial university. He
advocated the importation of New
England school teachers to Puget
Sound to make wives for the settlers
here.
His scheme was Endorsed by Gov
ernor J. A. Andrews of Massachusetts
Edward Everett Hale and by others
and resulted in the chartering of the
ship Continental, in which the voyage
was made. Shortly before the Cont
mental sailed from New York Mrs. vii
son was married to John Wilson and
the couple made the voyage around the
Horn together.
Mrs. Wilson is survived by her hus
band and son, John H., Wilson.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-12-16
Latest Report.

The latest casualty list gives the
number of dead as AZ, including five
members of a rescue party.
Over 80 men had been in the mine
for several hours without any word
from them. As the mine passages run
for miles it is feared they may have
been entombed.
A rescue party of Is was brought out
last night in weak condition. They
said 81 dead were found lying in one
locality, on both sides of the track, two
miles from the tunnel entrance.
Among the known dead are:
David Roberts of Coleman.
Robert Stratton, government inspec-
tor, of Hosmer.
John Powell, superintendent of mines
Raoul Green, foreman.
Fred Anderson of Hosmer, member
of rescue party.
DR.. Mackenzie of Bellevue was
brought out in weak condition.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-12-16
WESTINGHOUSE ANNUAL
GRIDIRoN BANQUET
Club Held Big "Pow-wow' Saturday
Night-Taft Present.

Club Held Big "Pow-wow' Saturday
Night-Taft Present.
Washington, Dec. 11.-Politics, past,
present and future, was the dominant
notes at the annual fall dinner of the
Gridiron club Saturday night. Presi-
dent Taft was there with members of
his cabinet; Vice President Sherman,
senators and representatives in con
gress, latent presidential possibilities,
newly elected governors of states and
men of mark in various positions of
all shades of political belief and am
bassadors and ministers plenipotenti-
airy of foreign countries who were
numbered among the clubs guests,
heard with wonder the good-natured
grilling administered by the newspa-
per men to their victims. With tab
leaux and comedy sketch and topical
song, in clever speech and moving
picture, the incidents of the last cam
paign were recalled and grim forecast
made of the future.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-12-16
CALIFORNIA EXCURSION BIG
SUCCESS.

The special train excursion to Los
Angeles, Cal, which will leave via O.
r.. & NJ, Friday, January 6, is proving
very attractive to great many people
of Spokane and the Inland Empire
People from Northport, Marcus, Col
vile, Chewelah, Pullman, Moscow, Span
gle, Wenatchee, North Yakima, Walla
Walla, and great many others have
reservations made, and the party prom.
Uses to be big, as well as pleasant
one. Merchants, bankers and capital
lists are ON the list.
These excursions are winners, both
from standpoint of convenience to pa
irons and publicity. It's quite an ad-
vertising feature for Spokane and the
Inland Empire to take an elegant special
train of Pullman sleepers, diners, observ-
alton car, etc., through California. and
they, on their part, do their utmost to
entertain the visitors.
Full particulars, with an itinerary Of
the trip, may be had by writing the
o, R. & N. Co., COL Sprague avenue
Spokane, Wash.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-12-16
Miss Helen Taft.

I Miss Taft is the most sought after
young woman at Washington, D. c.
Everybody wants to entertain in her
honor, and number are already able
to announce the dates on which they
may invite their friends to meet hef.
A long list of dinners, balls, cotillions,
luncheons, etc, will occupy her days
and nights for the next three months
The White House has been a merry
place for the last two weeks with Miss
Taft school friends. 1t is understood
that Christmas party of young people
which win include Robert Taft's col
lege friends will also enliven the last
week of 1910.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-12-16
AGED 81 YEARS,
WOULD GO HOME
George Smith, Who Rode in the Charge
of the Light Brigade, Would
Go Home.

George Smith, one of the immortal
600 that rode in the charge of the light
brigade at the battle of Balaklava,
is now at the age of "a seeking charity
from the Oakland (Cal.) board of
supervisors.
He is seeking sufficient funds to
carry him and his daughter to Brit
ish soil in order that he may revive
his claim to a pension from the Brit
ish government.
A bullet wound he had received dur
ing the war of the Indian mutiny, while
he, was rescuing his commander, Cap
tain Hyman, from field where bull
let's were pouring like a hailstorm,
Hyman s leg had been carried away by
ball, and he was lying helpless when
Smith ran to him and carried him to
the breastworks.
For his bravery he was awarded the
Victoria cross and received a personal
gift of 20 sovereigns from Queen Vic
toria.
Trained Union Soldiers.
At WATERFOWL, N. Y, he trained re
cruits for the Union army in the civil
war. Later he became an American
citizen.
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-12-16
Important Decision Rendered.

Judge DIETRICH of the United States
district court for Idaho has just rem
dered a decision which will affect the
school funds of every state in the
northwest if sustained by the higher
courts. The case is one which was
brought as test as to whether states
could sell the timber on school sections
16 and SO, where the territory had not
been surveyed, and was brought against
the Boomers Ferry Lumber company,
which purchased some of this timber.
Judge DIETRICH holds that the timber
can not be sold for the school fund
on such sections until they are sur
viewed
Camas Prairie chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1901-1917, 1910-12-16
GREAT AMOUNT OF OPIUM
FOUND ON THE MINNESOTA
Also Number of Chinese Stowawavs
Caught When Big Steamer
Arrived at Seattle.

Customs officers searching the Great
Northern steamship Minnesota Satur.
day discovered $4,000 worth of Opium
hidden.
Customs officers at this port were
notified before the Minnesota arrived
last week that she was carrying 90
Chinese stowaways and $4,000 worth
of opium, and consequently when the
big ship arrived close watch was kept
on her.
The first fruit of this vigilance was
reaped Saturday, when First Officer T.
Cheetham walked down the gangplank
and handed bundle tot Dock Watch.
man Edward Robson. Customs officers
at once seized the bundle, opened it.
found it contained $40 worth of opium.
and arrested both the men.
A great syndicate, with headquarters
in Hongkong, is believed to make reg
ular shipments of opium and Chinese
to Seattle and San Francisco.