The Seattle Star Newspaper, April 6, 1899, Page 1

Twenty-five Gents a Month By Mall oF Carrier SPOOOPOOSOOODOODE s. SORTS MSN ITO TORR IT ENA OT TEE ARPT PRY PORE SEATTLE STAR. PRICE ONE SENT-—TIVE CENTS ON ALL TRAINS Wein. EATTLE, WASHING TILURSDAY APRIL 6, Sremenmgree omega ayer IsDD, Telephone Subsoriptions to Pike {50 NPEAKS 10 THE PONT Expert Butler on the. Alaska Boundary. A PORT SHOULD NOT BE | At the meeting of the Chamber of} Commerce yesterday afternoon, a letter bearing upon the Alaskan Doundary question was read from Whas. Henry Butler, legal expert for the joint high commission. This tet ter Was written to ex-Senator Wat- son ©. Squire, and was as follows; “Referring to our conversations in regard to the controversy between this country and Great Britain as to the Alaska boundary, I have to say that during my connection with the joint high commission last summer and last fall I famitariged myself as far as possible with the diplo- matic and political history of the boundary Nne, and am thoroughly convinced that the contention of the United States commissioners that the line should be drawn parallel to the coast thirty miles distant from the head of Lynn canal, and also that the Ine should come down the why any concession shouki be made to Great Britain so as to afford her a tide water harbor at the head of Lynn canal, “Et however, that there Is not a full appreciation of this matter, and of ite bearings upon the other sections of the country, by the gen- eral public; and, in fact, I am tn- clined to think that there ts an effort being made to minimize its import- ance #0 a8 to bring it down simply toaq of acres of the average value this government for task course, you readily ap- what 4 sertous effect this would bave upon the Pa- ~eithe ' 7 Dut there are compara- “have the same knowledge of the subject as you have. “T belleve that if the matter were | tel. Mra. Booth Is just completing jrouted the thoroughly discussed in the press, ie were shown, that awould be as great ap outery throughout the country against giving up this har- ber on the North Pacific coast as “T have already suggested that the | Portland and Gan Francisco should combine and conduct a general cam- | paign, in order that there may be/ &@ thorough expression of opinion, | and that public sentiment may be came the head of the new organisa- i valley in front of Hall’s Brigade. t fully aroused so as to prevent even | any idea gaining strength with the| administration that such @ conces-; sion cowld be made without a me versal protest. “It ts, of course, almost tnconcety- able that the administration should | be willing to put itself wpon record as favoring any such concession, and yet (without caring to discuss details) I am convinced that a very strong effort is now being made to convince the administration that it would not be a bad policy to grant this great favor to England, as a Dasis for some other concession or advantage to be obtained by our- selves.” A letter from Baron von Holleben, fmperial German ambassador to the United Sta was read, in which he stated that as soon as the North German Lioyd Steamship company had decided upon Seattle as the ter- minal point of their proposed ine, he would give due consideration to the matter of establishing a consu- lar officer in this city. John W. Pratt read his report on the work of the last legistative ses- sion. He sald that out of 631 bitls introduced tn the house, and 252 in) the senate, not more than 150 were | passed. He showed how the deit quent assessment bill would save the cities of the state nearly $300,000, and he gave Comptrolier Parry cred- it for the contractors’ bill, which | Will save Seattle alone about $10,000. | lopted recommend- | 4 applied for A motion was ing that the recommended to the | The road in| indorsed and county commissioners question would learn from the Great of Esterhazy a through | pass. Northern near Skykomt what is known as Laban’ TO REPRESENT UNCLE SAM At the Cur’ international | Peace Convention. | Startli jed, Col ] polley taken out by her husband just before he left for the north, The Insurance company is firhting on the ground that the polloy was never insued, and according to the con ditions set forth in the application they are not bound by the actions of their agent in recetpting for part payment made by Ce Th case ta being tried before Spy Judge J. K. Brown ox eouneil, ———— ++ | The George Murder Tria! "CANTON, ©. April 6—The special ire Was exhausted yesterday aft- ernoon in the trial of Mrs. George, before twelve Jurors had been cured, and court adjourned to allow the drawing of another venire. T> day about twenty-five men were called, but it Is doubtful if the will be secured RECORD BREAKING TRIP. Two men, Archie J. Murray and Wiltam L. Murray, arrived at Skae way shortly before the Hunrbol tt left that port, from the Atlin dis trict, having made the trip in nine- teen @ half hours. It is said that the time breaks the traveling record, They report that the trail ts in good condition, but after the warm weather sets in, it will be soft and consequently hart to travel. MRS. BOOTH IN SEATTLE Leader of the Vol- unteer Army. WILL DELIVER ADDRENS TONIGHT On Work in Prison and in the United States in General — An Interesting Person Mrs. Maud ington Booth, head of the inteers of A: aceompanied by her secretary, nd Jennie Hughes and Lieutenant onel Duncan, and his wife, arrived | here from Tacoma this afternoon and took apartments at the Seattle & western tour, and will lecture the fui gffech. ot abe concession |the First Presbyterian church thie made their headquarters, and captured thirlyrfive pris- evening upon work in and) work of-the-erder in general. Mrs. Booth is a very woman, and ts deeply interesting in The Volunteers leader, from the seceding offshoot the Salvation Army. The organixa- it | ton has @ permanent standing tht is recognised in all parts of world. When the secession dex place, Ballington Booth. son of Ba. | Booth, of the Salvation Army, tion. Mrs. Booth married Mr. Booth | several years ago, and has always been prominently connected with the management of the Volunteers. THE TRUTH COMES OUT Paty du Clam Wa a Traitor. AND DREYFUS SUFFERED FOR HIM Revelations of Testimony Before the French Court of Cassotion. PARIS, April 6—The most peer | tional revelations so far by the Figaro in the Dreyfus case by appeared today when the paper pre James G. Givens tn his petition be | sented the testimony of M. Hertul the magistrate who examined Col Picquart and investigated the Paty du When Esterhazy's papers Henry was summoned by Bertulus, who told him the tocu | mente proved Eaterhazy tc |forger, Paty du Clam a tral* that they had received as#intan from Henry. The latter thereupon erled, “Do not insist, but save us The honor of the army ts every thing!” ertulus then anid, “Let Du Clam commit suicide this even ing.” Henry admitted Bertulus was on the right scent corporation | jury | attractive | MRS. BAXTER’S GOOD WORK Mra, Marion Baxter has her head quarters now In the over the office of the Seattle hotel, where all businems connected with W. C. T. U. convention next fall will be tranancted Mra. Baxter loaves next week for an extended trip through the east for the purpose of arouning interest in the coming convention, She haa already secured @ one-tare for the round trip from St, Paul to Beattie STILL BENT ON MISCHIEF Filipinos Will Underieke a Guerrilla Warfare. te Setsasinn ond teats, citapting | ly get the onnt of St. Paul is some talk of having delegates meet at a certain point, either Chicago, ®t. Paul, or |Kanwae City, and travel the rest of MANILA, April 6.—Prominent Filipinos of this city are the way In a special White Ribbon of opinic that the ins rents wi . » train. The id # looked on with the opinion that the insurgents will not again oppose | {fa'ln. The iden te aaa ae be the Americans with their main force. From now on | sent out within the next month all } } 1 i over the United States and Canada, they declare a guerilla warfare will be waged. Asa and on the backs of these letters wil be an advertiaement of the resources of Seattle, written by the chamber of commerce, To each letter Mra. Haxter will add a note requesting the recipients to hand the chamber of leommerce letter to their local mews- result of the disagreement between Aguinaldo and the Filipino minister of foreign affairs the insurgents in large numbers are deserting the army and returning to their homes. papers for pubile The pro » ~ » to of the Seattl hotel have While the Baltimore was cruising in Lingaven Gulf, aj Pirerea to turniah the envelopes in which to mall these 1} jlaunch with a boat's crew was sent noiter. The insurgents fired into the boat wounding an officer and one of the sailors. The Baltimore then shelled the town of Sual with disastrous effect. | | Bad water at Malolos is causing much sickness among }MacArthur’s men. One hundred and twenty-five sol- jdiers are prostrated. Escaped Spanish prisoners who booty come into the American lines say that two thous- and wounded Filipinos were brought to Malolos in one day last week. | While the proclamation of the Phillipine commission- ers is charity well received at Manilla, it is evident jthat the insurgents have many sympathizers here. | Proclamations posted in many parts of the town were destroyed in large numbers during the night. A “ | watch is being kept for the miscreants. MANILA, April 6.—Dispatches from Negros state that bandits have killed or captured twelve members of the native government force at Paradise, and have also looted the town. Military Governor Smith sent Major |Sims and two companies of troops to the scene. They bandits, burned the town in which they ashore to recon-} Looting and Burn- ing Property. S CONDITION OF AFFAIRS MAVANA, April 4.—Reports are being received by American officers here of extensive operations by toners. recent losses are reported to ‘Agere: gate $400,000, The situation is be-/| coming ser ere? eet | MANILA, April 6.—All remains quiet at ’. front, but MacArthur expects to advance in the near future. Thou- sands of Filipinos are massing near Calumpit, and the Americans are in hopes they will give battle. Another! “What's the matter?” , “Here I am with three wives dis. | | wing of the insurgent army is forming in San Mateo|cwesine the Easter millinery atier- | them, and a row on hand over my ap: pearence in national affairs, And } om the iret thing I find tn my mail ts on invitation to Join a ‘don't worry MANY NEW SEWER CORBETT 1S | ANY REW sewens, lt “ius NOT PLEASED. COUNCIL said the —aygy ery thoughtless, 01 “Bore people, politician, “are course it w ought to have been provided sesigey | i | “There is more sewer construction going on in Beattie this year than ever before,” said Assiatant City FE eineer Cottrell thie morning. The reanon, he stated, was to be traced to the new assessment plan which jhas been adopted by the elty coun- cll. Districts which do not neces- sarily need a sewer, at present being Capt. Wt ectives Corbett Powers, and ein, and Jatt. | *Parsely are arseased in pro- ler Corbett from Everett Portion with adjoining populated dis- lta snare y were call. (ets, and the owners of uniniproved ed as witnesses in the Edwards and (0! Pay on an equal basis with thoxe| Wilson burglary case. ‘They were Whe have improved property. | Thiel TQ ENTOLCE oaloon gufpcieed to And that eouncit haa | {O° shown on the new Denny closed down on the gamblers, and where ever $90 tote wore ‘ afte? eS not bearing residences. Tt Ordinance ive Corts prising to see the new bulld- ° | t was not in favor " ings going up ince the contract for I | | 8 sove at all ae wloned wer has been let. The equal | 4 ainbtinn 4 ament plan ts being enforced bors throughout the city, and gives en-| the wil a car th aa save a hard mat~ vouraement to those who intend to| CLOSING ALL PLACES AT 1 A, M. in districts where no sewers| example of this kind when the kamen Wore heretofore oes eee games were played under the —— Sidewalka and tn the rear of » \ y Two Councilmen Announce Their rete cece Cannas AR ) Intention So to Vote at the jext Moeti | CIVIL SERVE Seattic Today. eg” Shall the saloons in Seattle be ordered to close every night at 1 o'clock and remain closed on Sun- day, in accordance with local laws now In force? es PF 1 Civil . Di n That is a question which ts cing t buliding The bers of the city counetl, na who tock the ‘The step taken in regard to geamb- Local Outlook. ling houses may be the beginning of A movement for the rigorous enforce- ment of the statutes of the city re lating to the Naquor traffic } If the matter comes up at our . i wey 1 , |next meeting,” said Councilman a AND TO SECURE NEW MEMBERS |ertneon today,” T shat most vor iner w 4D. Cy in con] tainly vote for the enfor nt of nection with tt eal examining | ——= the 1 o'clock ordinance. Put before apart, 8 xt examination will I vole on any question, T first want the administrative body Is to enforce to know whethe or the legislative laws governing this city.” For the Locel Chapter Much New i hctiond, ots Business Is in Prospect th 111 for powith rvey, In | ; “ " <yvON, April @ ~The, WEW INDEX SYSTEM. General Disoussion. Mayor Humes, in his Interview delegation to the in the Star the other day, intimate Czar's disarm conference w The county commi #, after that If it wan the wish of the announced y as follows: And thoroughly investigating, have de expresned through pe city € andl, White, ambassador to Germany; | cided to adopt the “tract” system of y 2 he would wee that the gambling ' The Washington State Chapter of|houres wore closed.” United States Min-| indexing records, and will let the gx rlands; Seth Low, contract for preparing a set of In the America Institute of Architects| ‘The inference is that the counoll Croaler, of the | dex books under the new system to fs meeting this afternoon in W, E,| must take the initiative tn move Ordnance department; Capt. Mah B. A. Knapp and D. D. Olds, Thin Foone’a office in the New York block, | ments to ha awa enforoed yrich of the United States system will be used in addition to Mr. Boone is the president of the| Mave been practically null. 1f that the By ita use & amit ' ; : ine lin the point, then T myself will move . , i Geor atat hapter and ¢ AUNTS | ty hi all ordinances enforced that Vaughan “i Candidate. ke tere mate : fier 4 ? A. t s the secretary The meeting ts] ap ron the books.” LONDON, April G-—It in reported) eid on one page under thi Ao ind it r ta ne for general discussion, and talk ncliman Homer Hill said that that Cardinal Vaughan has been) yoy oe the act The ay has art plans of architecture btedly he would vote for the asked to ntand for the Papacy, and nin use by abstract companie nd There are many architect ) have| enforcement of the 1 o'clock saloon that he has consented, for some time, and natur tt f 1 to} re ly ar 1 in the city, and an] ordinan should the matter come ie ure averse to having it ad A by é pportunit ob ven them to]up, “I do not lke to say In advance WANTS THE INSURANCE iin ot wil hurt tt inite with the focal chapter, ‘This| Just what [expect to do in publi Lpestr eth the frat meetthe that the archt-] matters,” said Mr, Hil, aus Olivia Co Bothen, widow of} - i ” ! | tecta have held for over a year things may oecur to chan my Thos, H w lout his life in} Licenses to wed were issued The architects are very busy this| views altogether, T am in favor Alawka last yenr, is suing the Unton|terday to Benjamin Woodhouse Manila Capt. Weeden ex-|apring with plans for new buildings, |of the enforcement of all laws, he © Life Insurance company tn of Seattio and Louis Kliaabetr ' re rd-break ind exp t an increase tn orders fo al influence of continuous dis fuperior court to cgliect $1000 on alice opley, 20, of Green Lake, Pp idesigns within the next thirty days. rding of jaw is bad. | ° i { Pa ’ nee eter Vann ema ane tee eT UMN ae AIOY ERE NTS WEEN TO) OMEN hoe BENET EN 2 si HOS ro ae IRRIGATING SPELGER & HURLBUT 1215-1217 Second Avenue We will heave In a fow . a& full line o Neal's 300 Pike Street. Enamels STAR PAINT CO. Moran Brothers Company ENGINEE RS AND Greatly Red Golden Rule 906-908 First Avenue. SHIP BUIL mig RS. sotinn and aches of the SUING, uced Prices. Bazaar Go, DEMAND BY PL ARMOU That He Shou Should Get Beef Contract. — AS ME HAD A CHEMICAL WAY Of Treating BeotConvinoing Let- ter Reed to Mi of WASHINGTON, April ¢.—During |today’s seasion of Miles’ beef board, @ letter, written by C. J. Connor, agent of Armor'’s packing establish- ment, was read. It demanded that miract be given to his they were the @ owners of a certain process preserving beef in hot weather. This Process proved @ success in Florida ALONG (G THE WHARVES Ship Ocicdental hauled alongride the south bunkers this morning and is taking on © nm Francis Thurston went hooner Nelife ¢ alongside the Stetson @ Post wharf this morning, where ehe is taking on 20,000 feet of dressed lum- ber for Sunrise City. Tug Michigan has completed pairing and will be ready for service in a few days. A new pilot house and cabin have been built on the upper deck. She has also been pro- vided with new machinery re- British ship Drumbarton has « alongside the Centennial flour mills. She takes on flour for the Orient this Fran Willamette sailed with coal for San Steamer morning cisco, PERSONAL MENTION J.A. Sutherland, of Rochester, N Y., is at the Ratnier Grand. Pacific A. B. Calder, adian agent at Tacoma, is at the Rainler Grand. States Customs Officer F. tin, of Port Townsend, Is Rainier Grand Darling is registered from o Seattle, dD. at the On Salt Lake City Dr. Maxmillian Schuman, Bo T Ralph, George Williamson, Thomas H. White, H Fitter, and U. 8. Y Sharp arrived from Dawson this morning on the Humboldt, and are registered at the Butler. assistant adjutant is at the But N. Vance, general from Olympia, ler Mrs. Howard Litton leaves this ening for a three months’ trip to London, England, She will be ac-| companied as far as Skykomish by Mr, Litton and some friends, iia Ai aM i tii lait MM i a st A MA | towns, SEATTLE INKLINGS. The county insanity cost bill for the month of March amounting to $89, was approved and signed by |7udae Moore yesterday, ~srEssh The bank dearances” today were $582,689.00, Ad balanene$92967 Adm meen Elmer Johnston, proprietor of a drug store at Interbay, has been ar- rested by Officer Downey for selling liquor without a leense. Rev. William King, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Iesa- quab died Tuesday night at his home in that city Mr, King has been pastor of the church for the past two years, and was universally liked. Mra. Florence McCain, Grand Mat- ron of the Order of the Eastern Star, addressed the Lorain Chapter No. # last night. Mrs, MoCain intends te vielt chapters in the surrounding but will make her headquar- ters at the York hotel in this city H. Ota, a Japanese employe at the Port Bia wmill, war struck and seve ed about the body by a flying slab from one of the saws this morning. He was brought on the steamer Sarah B. Ren- and taken to the Providence pital in the patrol wagon. Thomas True. a cook at the Hotel Rutler, was assaulted and knocked nm the head Raliroa enue leat night and ta to Providence hor pital in an unconscious condition The Marion Chilcott wil sail for ‘The « ’ basket team of the Uni- versity play c o with the Pverett High schoolgirls Saturday afternoon In the Armory at the Uat- versity W. P. Trimble, Ebin &mith, George A. Virtue, and G. N. Gilson w 1 mitted an members of the chamber of commerce. The Commodore” is proving a strong drawing card at the Third avenue theater thie week The drame fe an excel'ent one, and the company {# above the usual popular priced attraction Great preparations are being m by the students at the University for the production tomorrow nig Donny hall, of “She Stoops to Con- quer” The pla s have been re- hearsing for several weeks under the drection of Prof. A, B. Coffey, and the performance will be a cre4- itable affair Huber Is a Prisoner. WASHINGT( April 6.—-At the or Perkin, the War department made inauiries of Gen. about a man named Huber, was reported to be a prisoner In hands of the Filipinos, and whose reported capture caused some excitement in California, The fol- lowing is Otis’ reply: “Huber, of the hospital corps, passed beyond the lines without several days be a came arrested was armed a He is belle request of Sens permission and revolver. ar Malolos because 1 taking photographs, ed to be alive.” 1 know the Turn down your “Dear bo: sun Is deuce Inverness cape and take off that howwid heavy mufflah.” no, chappie, Haven't you hear “Heard what?" “It's snowing on the Rivieral” Pretec yn