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PTTHE Only Paper in Seattle That L Dares to Print the News # VoL, NO. 253, TRIKES TO BE ENDED pnference Held for Industrial Peace SECO. n YORK, Dec. 16.—A_ confer- ‘of the industrial department of Civic Federation opened morning. The object is to de- vist a means to bring labor and cap- {nto closer relations with a view venting strikes. jor Hanna, President Schwab he Stee! Trust, Samuel Gompers, op Ireland and Bishop Pot will address the conference, industrial Peace Qecar Strauss, ex-minister to Tur- upon the opening of the confer- made an earnest for in-| Qustrial at com | pence. He sal: ware were the result and and that it) for the re of industry and) a to see a better understanding ‘arrived at between them. Potter and Archbishop Ire- ‘said that the trouble was due to @ lack of Brotherhood. Senator Hanna was given great Vepplause when he arose to speak q said in concluston: ‘While life “qemaine within me I shall do my best Dring about a closer relation be- fren ‘and tabor.” | Several labor leaders followed Sen- “ator Hanna, felicttating him for his ‘Mr. Schwab sakt he was opposed q hor organizations as they now Dut not to those which keep Less than six months Of $201,600, 000. INVADED BY Dormitory Detamed by Man RESORT IS ALASKA - BoStorms Reported--Fears for Discovery—Mo News ; je Matteaw. =~ . sMorow Coeds in The their aunual “high Ba: vehhing. vera: EE ze her safety. ‘The lighthouse tender Manzanita from Destruction island, | but reports no of the Matte- aE tu wi he sterner sex. in gymnasium bi H the description! Show his face there: being ball OWASHINGTON, D. C., A council to determine the future arena anes with regard 9, the 3 court wiry ings was heii tis attorneye’ “They "heat prepared) $ setreahn ey prepa ents, and thi & letter to Secretary Long, asking @ programs were filled. him to withhold POOSEODEDRSERS DIED EEO OEOEE NOLO OED EEE EELS EEE REE ben ter bed beeen ebE re blithely danced away. Statement of objections. golf sult, a wig and re dyke whiskers, persuaded the t she was Presi- lent Mephistopheles. @ 4 black cork, face Booker Was! jon, Promptly at preconcerted of the court ms were received ‘9 statement ts to be sub- t is to be sub- ‘Thursday or Friday. In th sat , Ineued afternoon nothing definite as to eivit @ criminal action had been Re n, declared that . paiary contention that he and A> Git bol were vindicated by the ver- | Ay is , wign: Bhrieks of merriment revelations which were may and were silently edgin: wards the door, alarm quickly ‘turned WAR IS OFF he masked characters were now in full retreat, males rushed th Lon e door wa a follows: "It m Feceived as % ngry cove K fate if FHHHHHFSHHHHHSHHHSSHH IHF IHOSOS darkness. hind, and was delayed enough to display the features ® of a well known male student Tt is understood this pected one & senior morning that t will try and prove an Who the other young man w ed at this time @ dies swear vengeance, Burgiars enter 3 0000400401 omer arr the Fesldence o¢ @PPPETPP*#NGE 1449445 4-05 Sia BAturday atiernogn, wand Dark, Perot was down tomy ate Mrs. to ry fantaeked the hougy MobPinE. tom, There was from top, 4 niceta nt LOX of cigars amt mae 4 Barnkts. ‘The supposition mmnte”| CHEYENNE, Wyo. Dec : 414 oat® Were attor money, matthe| heavy snow fall took place ag honk toeh the atlverware. aginey Southern Wyoming last night Dlede ‘et Me Md $20 belonging A way blocks des are imminent the , ott, he ag herae of sheep and many he jreen iver country are Bar room | 00 lest D EDITION DON JUANS Sacred Precincts of Giris’ AT ANNUAL MASQUE ate Siudeats in Dis- YP roc Dressed in rags and bags and iken tags the girls of the dor- tory at the State universit: event given mor of the dean of women. lalf of the ladies were in akirts long, short and , Which the remaining ere attired in the habit of Several ap- while others—but why pur- ‘The doors were securely lock- all the blinds drawn. any young man who as strictly © dormitory girls’ lair, the only outsiders allow- 0 well known bas- Players who were con- experts at mimicki: ij iy * Hants saw to it that their la- ies were well supplied with his approval of the|® Many of the costumes would, until such time as Schiey|@ to say the least, have looked Shall have an opportunity to file his @ picturesque to a masculine ob- Still another made an excel One with represented 9 o'clock, at « |. | every young lady removed her disguise. at quickly turned to eries of dis however, when {t was no- ticed that two of the masquers had not removed thelr disguise The cries of to clamnations of wrath, and the eeregation of girls started for Down the hall and towards the main entrance the cavaicade of te- two fugitives. It was came the owing thelr ptured, the two fugi- tives plunged through a win- dow, carrying sash and glass along, and were soon lost in the One of them, how- ever, left his wig and mask be- venturesome cannot be stat- The young la. 6A over Rail Pee ee Se Pee ee ee 4 . & g oe grand march @ fair ladies rest- of make-believe @ the hours were @ Ae A eo 3 o +4 r port} PHHHHHIFSSH HS HSSS HHHHSHSOOOSD 090904 THE SEATTLE, SEATTLE STAR. WASHINGTO Amalgamated Copper stock gold for $120 Last Saturday's prices « TO HONOR SCHLE Joint Resolution Is Offered in the Senate for per share, representing a stock market value of the company’s stock stock down one-haif, #0 that the in the seourity amounts the noted Bouton speculator, is supposed to be fighting hard on the losing side. New His Vindication WASHINGTON, D. C, When the senate convene: morning, @ joint resolution was Dee, 14. this fered “by the Democratic leader, Jones of Arkansas, tendering the thanks of congress to Admiral Schley for the Victory achieved at the Battle of Santiago. What action will be taken on ft tx matter of surmiae, although there fa a possibility that It will be pas ed. The leading members of both houses are somtwhat loth to take any steps which will call the matter vp again. but there is undoubtedly & predominant feeling that the min ority report of the court of inquiry, as represented by Admiral Dewey, is one which should be perpetuated as the general feeling in the case. The Resolution The text of the resolution is as Lows: “Be tt resolved by the sen- 2 and house of representatives that the thanks of congress and (he Am: erican people te hereby tendered Ad- miral Schiey, his officers and ¢ men under mie command, for highly distinguished conduct In the confitet with the enemy ae displayed by them in the destruction the Spanish fleet off the harbor of Santiago July 1898, und that the president of the United States be requested to this resolution to be communicated to Admiral Schle to the dfficers And mon under his command. Vote Today ‘The meeting of the senate at 11 o'clock this morning was in accord- ance with a previous agreement and was for the purpose of clearing and through him | away the routine business so that | « consideration of the Hay-Paunce- | fote treaty might be brought to a conclusion and a vote reached to- Gay. Speeches are being made briefty as it jn admitted even by the be ratified when the vote ‘The senai row, and will probably & short session Thursday adjournment will be January 6. ‘The Republicans have decid: take Senator MeLaurin of South called. when an taken until ' will meet again tomor- | fle rrange for | filed through the cell floor. to| the day whe ne Democra jenerally be bold attitude aliform President F fent to the senate the nomini Joneph Spear toms for San ing the old decline to give him am majority end of com: & surprine mething similar e Then ignments on the ittees, ‘This 0 the old tine it has been such action or would follow his of last week ens Nominated loceevelt this morning jon of cus or to be surveyor of Francisco, thus hor time friendship which existed between the iatter and Pres. ident was Campbell col the district Knox Co ‘The senate day decided also McKinley. mont The nomination naming Starling lector of oma for of Humboldt, Cal. ofirmod fudictary committee to to ignore the charg preferred against Attorney Genera Knox by the Anti-Trust League and to allow ft» former unanimous rec. ommendation fap his confirmation te mand. ould COULDN'T BREAK THE JAIL TACOMA, Rear to being was discover and frustrated & It was made by a Moran, who i penitentiary ct who ar Dee. a ed 16.—What came ecenaful jal) break in the county jell turday afternoon prisoner nam is under nentence to t and several other pris- ¢ awaiting sen supposed to have been his confeder- opponents of the treaty that it will | @ts. Some friend Into the Ja Jarwe enough 4 had smuggled a large all, and @ hole had been It was to admit the passage of & man’s body, and ts suppored to have bee he wan # tramMc olina into the party fold, in eo far sound done during th oura nthe din of thi mM@clent to deaden th: GUS | in which two women and @ man fi ured prominently, came to the notice of the police éarly this morning Aw far a# can be learned Gussle Grant attempted to kill Billy Par ton, a saloonkeeper, shortly after 3 o'clock this morning. The affair took place in Barton's saloon in the raham block, corner Third avenue south and Washington street eral policemen made Investign of the affair and learned quarrel had taken place b Grant girl and Barton. Will Say Mothing ‘Thome employed in the saloon re fuse to say anything of the but when confronted by the facts ax reported by Policeman Ryan, no d nial was made. From information received fro the police Gussie Grant and Bart have been intimate friends for yea In fact, It I# freely stated that she | put up the money to start Barton in business, Lately Barton has quar Felled with Guasle, it Is said, and has taken up with a younger and fa | girt She Called Hor Rival arly this n called up on the telephone byt Grant woman, Hard words were used and if a long stretch of wire had not been between them serious results would undoubtedly, have re sulted. ‘The Grant woman is said have made threate against the lives of both Barton and his new found love, Took a Shot at Billy Shortly after this affair Gusale orning the rival wae All|'peared at Barton's saloon. Shi ra in| a revol fro d the bar 4 an the story goes, for “Billy,” He was in the rear of the saloon in Menger detail@e? a shooting affair; a box and there C SIE GRANT TRIES TO KILL SWEETHEART | Billy Barton Fails in His Promises and Takes Up With a Younger Girl, and Then His Life Was Attempted wie went. With out a word, it is aald, she fired point blank at her but the bullet erstwhile sweetheart, did not reach lis mark Barton leaped upon his assaliant and disarmed ber after She then home, E he tatth! wtill had whe rnin taken place the details of tt were lacking. No definite report] had been made, but Guasle had told & number of persons of the affair na eret of It. This morn- ing the p men on the beats in the tender district, Ryan, McClurg and Wilkes, made Investigations of the shooting, but found no new features, the first au lover had tailed, b Fevenge in her hi e would kill him y ng It Was known at 1 ters that the nffair had Full Confession to Star A Star re found Gussie Washing made a thorc shooting I took a oh morning beca porter this aftern Grant in a low dive street and the ough confessic on 1 she of the hot at Billy Barton this use he has thrown me in the gutter and trampled on me. ¢|T will take some this affair is more shots before finished “T am his lawful wife and another woman is using my | * damon look at ie well, fith everywhere, name. nda and jewels while I, this room. Dirt and dingy and gloomy, Hghted only by that greasy conl-oll lamp. and dying, bu |a good start [it away. 1 have had moni Lam a go with me, Tam half paralyzed it T have given Barton in life and I will take ned Jand in thin stat ey. Barton got tt all most gone, but he will THIS FELLOW ISN'T AS LAMBLIKE AS THE OTHERS shot. | ent out of the saloon and er attempt to end the life Bhe| ter MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 16, SMOTHERS IN BERTH Odd Death in Montana Railway Disaster | | Precial te the Btar KALISPELL, Moat, Dec, 16.—As rails a wreek oe. Great Northern near ning in which was killed and 14 x yorter Hugo Erickson others in, rts of the lof those im t is now ¥ stated that all will recover. The train was traveling at the rate Of 25 milee an hour when ft broke in first rep two, The air-brakes were set, but Ql the rear end of the train’ was derailed and some of the carn were erturned. Fire broke out in the @ay coach from the wrecked # t Was extinguished before gain ach way } Erickson was found wh wreck of the sleeper was away. He had been caught io berth which had closed and sm ered beneath th turned bedding He had evidently stroggied to om ape, but in the excitement his calls | for help were unheard. | | CONVENTION IS CLOSED <? to $10,780,000. Tom Lawson, COUNCIL MUST SHOW REASON EVERETT, Dec. 16.—After @ three-days’ seanton the convention of the ¥. M. © A. closed we laet | night,” Speakers who are prominent | throughout the state and are inter- ested in the association filled the various puipits of the city yesterday It Was not decided at what place the covention next yenr will be held, wut the elalms put forth by Bpok: NORTHPORT, Wash, Deo, 16— . . |are the strongest. This matter will Mandamus proceedings have been |e" acciaed by a convention commit- instituted agalnat the city council by Judge Ruehardsan of the superior | * &¢ ® Inter Gate. recent ae election was not The vote was het canvassed oa ROME, Deo. 16-—-The pope held a - cret consistory today and created WEATHER FORECAS) 14 residential and three titular bish. Incalculably Dama the ground that there were trregu- putts ops. The pontift Is enjoying r larities in the ballet and the council agreed to call another election in January. It is charged against them For Seattle and Vieinity—Tonight| markably good health, and surprised nd Thureday, oceasional rain; light) all by the vigor and lucidity of his to fresh southeast winds. mind. FLOOGED ARE MANY STATES OF THE EAST Hundreds of Families Are Homgless--Property ALBANY, N, ¥., Deo. 16—Great distresn is Teported throughout the foo token section of ww York and Pennaylvania, where continued rains have swollen all streams out of their banks, washed away railway embankment burated some amaller Susquehanna, Lehigh, Sohuy!kitl and Juanita rivers have riven as high as 15 feet. In the Lackawanna dintriet 61 mines have been flooded and many families are homeless. High wind accompanied the inceas- and Lehigh lame and swamped the low! ds. In ant rain and the melting of the snow #0 aves Ives have been | added to the torrent of waters. 4 homeless and the| At WMliamaport the foundations bardehip is mow increased by the|of @ raiiway bridge were swept advent of the cold way | away, @ freight train went through The le to basiness interests is in-\ and three of the crew were lost. A caloulabie. Many flooded streams] miner was washed from a bridge at are frozen over and it ts feared there) Oneida while attempting to croas it will be another flood when the thaw | and drowned. comet Homeless in New York NEW YORK, Dec. 16,—Heavy rains all over New York state have resulted tn floods that have rendered | hundreds of families homelens. From Worst in Years , TOWN, Pa, Deo. 16.—For riod covering 25 years there has no such flood as that which swept over this section yesterday. | all portions of the state come reports Four lives are known to be lost and| of dan and distress, No liver t damage bas been done. The! have #0 far been reported as lost. WON BY AN AMERICAN NEW YORK, day international | Madison Square at midnight turday and was won by Bobby Walthour, of the bt efcle team of Molachern and Wal thour, He crossed the tape two yards ahead of Wilson and fol lowed in order by Munro, Babcock, Butler and Samuelson. The distance made was four laps over 2,585 miles, 178 miles behind the ord. ore Were seven prises hung out which were as follows First prize, $1,500; second, $1,000 third, $750; fourth, $500; afth, $360; | ARE TIRED Brigands May Give Up| Miss Stone Dec, 16.-—-The six-j| bicycle race | at} den came to al clone Deo, 16. ed by the regarding Miss ot made public. It @ understood to be to the effect | that the brigands have become con Vihced that no more than $60,000 | to tained frorm the Americans an and they there’ fon to accept le the departm news of @ favc WASHINGTON, D. C A dispatch has been reo State department Bone, but 1901. Reresttrrst ry aarnee POPP IECEEE ARERR REE E EERE EEEEE® | Suggestions FOR THE LADIES G FIs THAT ARE DEAR TO THE HEART of the average man. Better values you'll not find in the city: Smoking Jackets Two-tone Jnckets, a number of different patterns from which to che faced collara and cuffs, priced at ®5.00 to $15.00. Bath Robes and Dressing Gowns Fine Turkish Bath Robes, ali the best colors « sult your needs, Men's Handsome Dressing Gowns, fancy collars and sleeves; @ more acceptable gift cannot be made to any man; priced at easy figures. Neckwear at 25c and 50c Handsome ties In puffs, tecks, Imperials, bows, strings hands at 2he and Ge value. for which you're usually We to The, Other lines up to 82.00, but full value in 4 patterns, priced to nd four-tn- sked to pay ery one. Our business ts built on fair dealing and one price to every one alike, | ADAMS & BLANCHARD 739 Second Avenue, Hinckley Block | o The important acience of optics is NOT A SIDE IB 4 SUE with us. Thousands testify to our ability, since | they have had their eyes scientifically examined aud PROPERLY FITTED by us | H. CLAY EVERSOLE. 108 Second Avenue, Seattie. “4. GIFTS THAT ARE USEFUL AND VALUABLE ‘Thin, the greatest etore of its kind in the Northwest, offers un- excelled iities for holiday purchasing. ifte that are of lastin value always give the greater pleasure, and of course in this few! season our greatent joy is in the pleasure we cam bring to others, not make @ stronger argument for your trade than in the r values to be foun his ore, and the lasting value of the gifts selected from this " © Scope Of OWF usefulness to you in your holiday buying is alzmont limitiess NICKEL AND SILVER PLAT- { Our Line of Alr-Tight Weed ED WARE. | eaters A fine selection of bread trays, | ;| coftee pote, tea pots, & o'clock , teas, chafing dishes, etc. Holl- } day gifts of the most desirable ean be chosen from this show- ing. In very complete and our prices B. & B. Oil Heaters are right. One of these would make a Very useful gift. RIPIARIRPDI DID? DPPOPAPSPADP OCCA CCA CeKEK CECE | | | | A more ureful and desirable gift could not be made than of ‘one of these “best of steel rang- es." With the use of the Ohio petty annoyances of the PPPEPPP CCKKEERIEDID | | Q The brightest and bost—it is well | named. Clean and easily hand- led. ust the thing for be- } kitchen melt into the thin noth- tween “not cold enough” and { ingness 6f oblivion. Every one “too cold.” carries our unqualified guaran- ‘Takes off the chil without over-heating ..85. tee. Z.C. MILES & PIPER COMP’Y 1021-1023 Firet Avenue, Cor. IPPIIII De : 2° AFTER SIX SPEOGIALS (Monday pg a 710 Second Ave. time—the univers, time for that wonderful originator of ée! prises — mysterio wi Claus—that delight ones Saturday at the Lead his ‘ot only does his very name thrill the get to see him ma make the Leader christmas, CRRRCREE CE CeCe CCR CENCE Ce Cee eR CECe eC CeCe Ce ECERS LOE The Leader == Once more we are at the threshold of Christmas- ter botte na és f Lake Washington, t distance of steam. r landing, good country road, land has light growth of tim: ber and can be easily cleared, good market cle very easy terms. e at hand Herbert $. Upper 32 and 13 Scheverman Block, First Avenue and Cherry Street. Foundation Independence Laid by the opening of A Savings Bank Account g $1 WILL DO IT APPLES—We still have a. few fine apples at, per box.-$1.00 POTATOES—Fine Yakima Brush and Comb Sets A suitable present for any May—@ large stock to select from. Prices ~ Tange from $1.50 to $10.00. . 2a eve. and Columbla. ‘Det main 19% DIAMO’ WAWELRY AND SILVERWARE Albert Hansen j22i% The largest jowelry house in the OPEN Welcome ‘Boyle giving and receiving time. The tful eur merous, lovable, good old Santa the hearts of thousands of little But those who did not e@ chance yet, for he will headquarters from now till ng with gladsome anticipation, but the older ones with emotions that are sacred In their recollections. The Christmaa-time has Its perplexities as well as its pleasures, The average person knows just how much they can afford to spend for XMAS presenta, and who to remember, but what to buy and where to buy it is the perplexing question, A visit to out store will result in the happy solution of this, for here ta, without a doubt, almost could wish give or be HIGH Our purchase of mas goods and toys offer you the finest Toys, Dolls, Games, “Prompt, courteo us Met of rules issued t to enjoy the grandeur of our holl you wish to purchase or not sixth, $250; seventh, $150. BUILDINGS FOR | THE CABLE LINE ‘AFFECTIONS | construction of buildings to be used for the new Pacific cable Ine to Aus. tralia, They will be built on Bar clay sound, on the peninsula where Hamfeld creek empties into It ‘The company has secured 160 acres and a force of men are now clearing @ble nature, On His Bride and the Dogs Must Go {t.. Tho building will be 100x120 feet Il be ready for occupancy Bb WHITE FLAINS, N. ¥., Deo. 16.—| 874 will be ready for occupancy By Frank J, Gould has decided to give | June 1. when It it away several of the St, Bernard | Wi!) be comp! = | dogs in his $100,000 kennel at Irving. ton, in addition to gelling some, It ie hia intention to dispose of all his | dogs before his wedding to Miss | Helen Kelly. He has instructed Wal- Johnaton, hi kennel manager, to find good homes for prise winne before New Year's day, fish, ‘There wore a | Mr, Gould has just given a $1,000 Danese aliong her passen to the daughter of General Joe | another $2,000 prix sa - | ‘The steamer Tmatilia gutted for an | Frnt Ttorday. | Whe hat. pas | of grain, | and . winner dog has been reserved for ,, The British ship Pinmore Is now rext- | 1@ sister, Mist Helen Miller Gould, | !né on an wm ee nt Gunrtprmanter After the dogs are all disposed of | for sea, Sho will main at Quarter: | the kennel, which Is located at Lynd aster harbor, however, pending the set huret, th ntry seat of Mi oF brought Gould, w turned into a residence Bound Tugboat | for her coachman, Th of improvemen making change ing, until we PRISMS the color you will have to ciate the wondert tore. qu a ai tin the gives you the fin past six weeks has been 01 with us, -tearing down, now have one of the lightest, mont service stores on the ome in and see in order to change it has made in our—your daylight store, the finest everything that anyone given. GRADE GOODS AT LOW GRADE PRICES, Edward Ridley and Son's Christ. of every description enables us to selection of XMAS Novelties, etc, etc, ever seen In Seattle, attention to everybody” heads the © our employes. You are invited display whether ARE WELCOME, continual round We have been constantly putting up, remodel- YOU Pacific coast. THE LUXPER hich have Just been completed give us n the darkest a You can trade here of goods you are buying; in fact 1c ’ VICE, to give you the quickes rvice In the West. Novest i for your parcels here. cash carrier service, and with Immense assortthents of all and every kind at merchandise concelvable, we are certainly prepared for Christmas trade, We are bound to make THis SEATTLD'S MOST POPULAR STORK, and they say we are doing it, FREE--$160 Given Awa}---FREE LIST OF THE PRESENTS . 1. 45-in, French Doll, movable value +e $1200 1. Stik limbs and eyes, Value 26.00 7, Imported’ French Doll, mov ae ee Rattie Pie 2 40-1n. French Doll, able eyes and limbs, value, 1s. Walkthe oxic eh limbs and eyes, Vatue, 822.00 10.00. PP htumnM sb Eobns Met & Silk and Wool Novelty Dress 8. Ladies’ Pattern Hat, value ’ SSTNOAwEE® Sti 85.00 Pattern, value . 820.00 : 89.00 18. French ®oll, movable eyes 4. Fine Silk Umbrella, value %. Imported Linen Double Bor and limbs, value .., _ RRO. 4 ‘ ; #18.00 “dor Tadle Cloth, vaiue,.48.00 Ud. Pair of : 6. Novelty Silk’ Waist, Value 10° “imported “Prynch ‘Suit of valae sn ee aa $3'3 ‘ I : $15.00 “adie eyes and iimbs, value Hand Painted Leather Op 6 8 or Girl's Patent Coast 87.00 ag, value ‘eather Spare